Mechanical Design Department Lead

Freeport-McMoRan•New Orleans, LA

8d•$101,000 - $141,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Engineering Specialist – Mechanical Design plays a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of engineering projects from initial concept through to final execution by establishing and implementing CAD best practices. The Senior Engineering Specialist leads a design team, champions design excellence, and fosters a culture of innovation and efficiency throughout the project lifecycle. Manage, lead, train, and mentor a team of designers while promoting continuous learning and improvement. Establish design objectives and technical specifications aligned with project goals and ensure quality and consistency across all projects. Coordinate design reviews, document and implement CAD standards, and drive project CAD setup activities. Coordinate design resource allocation with engineering leads, evaluate new personnel skillsets before mobilization, and collaborate with other disciplines to develop procedural interfaces while working with software vendors to resolve technical issues. Collaborate with other disciplines, manage project schedules and budgets, and educate engineering personnel on software functionality. Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations, and perform other duties as requested.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and 9 years of related engineering design experience including managing design professionals, process development, and execution; OR
Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific discipline and 5 years of engineering design experience including managing design professionals, process development, and execution
Domestic and International travel up to 15%
Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing as allowed by applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Drafting and Design, or closely related field
Expertise in guiding a transition to new design software
Expertise in developing, documenting, and implementing CAD standards of practice
Expertise with industry-standard CAD tools
Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills
Ability to manage complex design projects and deliver results on time
Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulatory compliance
Knowledge of efficient plant layout

Responsibilities

Manage, lead, train, and mentor a team of designers while promoting continuous learning and improvement.
Establish design objectives and technical specifications aligned with project goals and ensure quality and consistency across all projects.
Coordinate design reviews, document and implement CAD standards, and drive project CAD setup activities.
Coordinate design resource allocation with engineering leads, evaluate new personnel skillsets before mobilization, and collaborate with other disciplines to develop procedural interfaces while working with software vendors to resolve technical issues.
Collaborate with other disciplines, manage project schedules and budgets, and educate engineering personnel on software functionality.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations, and perform other duties as requested.