Process & Mechanical Design Team Lead

Re:Build Manufacturing • Rochester, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Process and Mechanical Design Team Lead maintains a dual focus on high-level project execution and departmental leadership, reporting to the Director of Process & Mechanical Engineering & Design. The Team Lead provides the primary interface & day-to-day management of the process & mechanical design team. They are also a critical connection with the Optimation leadership team and lead ongoing improvement efforts within the team. The Team lead is responsible for providing hands-on design support to the drafters & designers, making workload allocation decisions, and end-to-end talent management including performance management, professional development, hiring, and onboarding. The Team Lead is critical in cross-functional collaboration, estimating, design reviews, and other related tasks to support delivery of project work on-time, on-budget, with superior quality.

Requirements

• 7-10+ years of experience in process and/or mechanical design, preferably in an engineering services or industrial environment
• Deep understanding of design workflows to ensure team workloads are balanced, deadlines are realistic, and departmental capacity is optimized
• Ability to identify & address potential bottlenecks before they occur and manage the group’s capacity to prevent burnout while meeting project schedules.
• Must have a high-level grasp of the labor hours required for varying stages of process building (from PFDs to 3D modeling and detailing). This knowledge is essential for providing upper management with accurate project bids and ensuring the team is shielded from unattainable delivery targets.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and team management skills
• Strong design skills using programs like AutoCAD 2D/3D and SolidWorks (preferred)
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience gathering, documenting, and communicating technical project requirements.
• Experience estimating engineering design project costs.
• Ability to be on-site at our offices in Rochester, NY and/or Rush, NY
• Willingness to travel to client sites and suppliers as needed (typically 25%)

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience leading and mentoring technical teams.
• Experience interviewing, onboarding, and delivering performance assessments.
• Prior relevant experience with design of industrial equipment and/or automation solutions.
• Experience working with ISO9001 or similar quality system a plus.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement tools & methodologies a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of the process and mechanical design team, including drafters and designers
• Manage team workload allocation to optimize resource utilization and meet project demands
• Lead all aspects of talent management, including performance management, coaching, and professional development
• Drive recruiting, hiring, and onboarding efforts to build and sustain a high-performing team
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and development-focused team culture
• Provide hands-on design support and technical guidance to team members
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and quality across all process and mechanical design deliverables
• Lead and participate in build reviews to uphold engineering standards and guidelines
• Drive continuous improvement of design tools, standards, and workflows to increase efficiency and reduce rework
• Collaborate with project managers and design & engineering leads to support successful project delivery; directly support project execution as needed when workload exceeds capacity
• Lead estimating efforts for process & mechanical design scopes of work, including scope definition and resource planning
• Ensure projects are executed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
• Identify and mitigate risks related to design scope, schedule, and execution
• Act as a key liaison between the design team and other functional groups, including engineering, project management, and leadership
• Support alignment between design execution and broader business objectives
• Lead and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across projects and internal operations
• Identify opportunities to standardize processes and improve overall team performance and scalability

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• retirement
• paid time off
• ownership in the company
• share financial rewards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed