Design Manager-Mechanical Engineering

Kimmel & Associates • Tinley Park, IL

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About The Position

The Design Manager – Mechanical Engineering will lead mechanical design efforts across a diverse portfolio of industrial and infrastructure projects, with a focus on process engineering. The role coordinates engineering activities, manages design deliverables, and supports efficient execution from conceptual development through final design and construction.

Reporting directly to the Engineering Vice President, the Design Manager collaborates with multidisciplinary engineering teams, project managers, and construction professionals to deliver high-quality, constructible designs that meet project requirements, schedules, and budgets. This is a leadership role within a design-build organization, contributing to technically challenging projects and engineering excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Significant experience in mechanical engineering design, preferably within industrial, process, or design-build environments.
• Demonstrated experience with process engineering, process piping, mechanical systems, and industrial equipment.
• Experience leading engineering design teams and coordinating multidisciplinary project activities.
• Strong understanding of engineering design principles, specifications, standards, and codes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines effectively.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineering, project management, and construction teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with industrial facilities, infrastructure, or process-driven projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate mechanical engineering design activities across multiple industrial and infrastructure projects.
• Oversee process-related mechanical design, including process piping, equipment layouts, and system integration.
• Manage design schedules, deliverables, technical reviews, and coordination between engineering disciplines.
• Collaborate with project managers, construction teams, and other engineering disciplines to ensure designs are practical, constructible, and aligned with project objectives.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and leadership to mechanical engineers and design personnel.
• Review engineering calculations, specifications, drawings, and design documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Support project planning, design development, and execution throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering standards, design processes, and overall project efficiency.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $170,000–$200,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Potential annual incentive bonus of up to 25% of gross salary, based on company and individual performance.
• Additional holiday bonus equivalent to one-half month's salary, paid during the second week of December.
• Company-covered cell phone usage.
• 3% Safe Harbor 401(k) contribution annually.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), with eligibility after one year of service and vesting over five years.
• Medical insurance through UnitedHealthcare, with traditional and HSA plan options.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Optional supplemental coverage through MetLife, including additional life insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager