Director Of Mechanical Engineering

Actalent • West Chester, PA • 2h ago

Description

Summary of Position

As the Director of Mechanical Engineering supporting our Architecture and Engineering business unit, you are responsible for leading, coordinating and overseeing all activities, projects and personnel within the mechanical engineering discipline. This role also focuses on business development strategies, sales forecasting, and the financial and operational management for the mechanical engineering team.

35% travel expected local and nationally to meet team and clients.

This is a remote position but would be looking for candidates near these locations:

Bellevue, WA/ Bentonville, AR/ Burlington, MA/ Charlotte, NC/ Chehalis, WA/ Duluth, GA/ Frisco, TX/ Kent, WA/ Klamath Falls, OR/ Long Beach, CA/ Minneapolis, MN/ Naperville, IL/ Ontario, CA/ Philadelphia, PA/ Puyallup, WA/ Phoenix, AZ/ Richland, WA/ Roseville, CA/ Saint Louis, MO/ Somerville, NJ/ Tampa, FL/ West Chester, PA

Ideal candidates have experience in retail.

Responsibilities

Lead the mechanical engineering consulting process, identifying the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring strong relationships, effective communication, and the delivery of exceptional service to clients.

Participate in business development efforts, including attending marketing functions, industry events, and cross marketing with other offices.

Oversee initial program investigations to assess feasibility and requirements.

Prepare and negotiate proposals and contracts with clients and sub-consultants.

Manage and provide leadership to Program Managers. Ensure project timelines are met and effectively communicated back to clients.

Analyze data to support decision-making and implement best practices aligned with key performance indicators and company goals.

Mentor, develop, and support staff, fostering professional growth and team performance.

Other duties as required.

Must Haves:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required

Licensed P.E. required

15+ years of mechanical engineering project and/or program management experience within the A/E/C environment, preferably with commercial programs such as retail or restaurants

Previous firm leadership a must... manage and mentor of junior staff

8+ years of supervisory experience

MS Office required, familiar with AutoCAD and Revit a plus

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of West Chester, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $200000.00/yr.

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Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 12, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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