Mechanical Engineering Supervisor leading a team for system upgrades and integration projects at FORTNA, enhancing operational efficiency and fostering team growth.
Responsibilities
Supervise, coach, and mentor a team of mechanical engineers and designers, fostering professional growth and engagement
Create and manage resource plans to ensure projects are properly staffed and supported
Oversee the successful execution of projects in alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards
Serve as Project Engineer (mechanical lead) on assigned projects, providing technical oversight and ensuring deliverables meet requirements
Conduct design reviews, drawing checks, and technical evaluations to maintain quality and consistency
Prioritize team member development through structured training, coaching, mentoring, and career planning
Maintain and apply knowledge of customer, industry, and FORTNA design standards, specifications, and tools
Ensure team members receive required safety training (OSHA 10, Lock-Out/Tag-Out) and reinforce safe work practices
Improve and implement departmental processes; develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Support capacity planning through short-term assignments and long-term forecasting
Recommend hiring or subcontractor needs and oversee subcontractor onboarding, integration, and performance
Review and approve timesheets, PTO requests, and expense reports; ensure compliance with company policies
Provide input for departmental reporting, budget planning, and KPI tracking
Collaborate with project management, estimating, purchasing, electrical, controls, and installation teams to align resources and resolve issues
Participate in Pre-PO reviews and program status meetings as delegated by the Department Manager
Oversee lessons learned reviews and support continuous improvement initiatives across the department
Contribute to company-wide initiatives, providing input, testing, and implementation support when required
Model and reinforce FORTNA’s cultural values: teamwork, customer focus, and operational excellence
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent industry experience (5+ years)
Proven experience leading engineering teams in a department or project setting
Strong technical foundation in mechanical design and system integration
Proficiency with Autodesk tools (AutoCAD, Inventor, Vault, Navisworks, Recap, BIM) and Microsoft Office Suite
Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop engineers at different stages of their careers
Skilled in capacity planning, resource management, and project forecasting
Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities; able to balance details with big-picture priorities
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and levels of the organization
Knowledge of customer and industry design standards and specifications
Willingness to travel up to ~30% as required to support projects
Passion for building a positive team culture that emphasizes safety, integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement
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