Mechanical Design Lead

Job description

REPORTS TO: Chief Department Engineer, Project Department Manager or Department Engineer III, or Project Engineer SUPERVISES: Designer I, II, III, IV and Draftspersons DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for drawing development as assigned by the Chief Department Engineer, Project Department Manager or Department Engineer III Leads and directs the work of Designers I, II, III, IV and Draftspersons to meet department deadlines. Works with Production Management, cross-functional design teams internal and external to the company, including business partner representatives, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers. Reviews technical adequacy of drawings and provides direction as to corrections or adjustments to meet customer requirements. Establishes policies with relation to design concepts and procedures. Trains Designers I, II, III, IV and Draftspersons according to established standards and procedures. Responsible to supply constructive feedback to employees and provide input into performance management that may affect employment actions. Responsible to review and approve employees’ schedules, including managing and approving vacation time to ensure that sufficient r...