Director of Mechanical Engineering — Industrial Refrigeration
đź“Ť Lyndhurst, VA
Own the mechanical design function behind some of the largest, most complex, highest-efficiency industrial refrigeration systems on the market. Lead a talented team, elevate standards, and deliver mission-critical projects on time and on budget.
What you'll do
- Lead & mentor Senior Design Managers/Engineers and Designers; develop future leaders.
- Oversee end-to-end mechanical design for large-scale projects; drive scope, schedule, and budget.
- Coordinate seamlessly with engineering, field, and shop teams to keep execution tight.
- Review/approve designs & drawings; ensure quality, performance, and customer specs.
- Improve processes and workflows for speed, safety, and reliability—continuously.
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols and local/state/federal regulations.
- Provide high-level technical support to manufacturing & construction teams.
- Perform engineering calculations and select equipment for major design packages.
- Report progress and performance to executive leadership with clear, data-driven updates.
What you'll bring
- Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- 7–10+ years leading engineering teams in industrial refrigeration or closely related fields.
- Deep expertise with ammonia and COâ‚‚ refrigeration systems (safety & regulatory know-how included).
- Proven cross-functional leadership and crisp decision-making within budget constraints.
- Excellent organization and documentation skills across multiple concurrent projects.
- PE license preferred.
Why this role
- High impact and executive visibility.
- Chance to shape processes and standards for a growing, design/build org.
- Lead marquee projects that set an industry bar for efficiency and scale.