Mechanical Engineering Manager

Mechanical Engineering ManagerWe are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineering Manager to serve as the company's senior mechanical engineering technical authority. This leader will oversee the mechanical engineering function, develop engineering standards, lead technical teams, and support major capital projects from concept through commissioning and startup.The ideal candidate brings deep experience with both rotating and static equipment within chemical, petrochemical, refining, energy, or other process-intensive manufacturing environments.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and develop the Mechanical Engineering team and technical subject matter experts.Serve as the senior technical authority for mechanical engineering decisions.Establish mechanical engineering standards, specifications, design criteria, and best practices.Provide technical leadership throughout FEL/FEED, detailed design, construction, commissioning, and startup.Review and approve engineering work performed by EPC firms, consultants, contractors, and equipment vendors.Support equipment selection, mechanical integrity, reliability, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management.Standardize mechanical designs and equipment specifications for future plant deployments.Partner with Process, Electrical, I&C, Operations, Reliability, Procurement, Construction, and Project Management teams.Required QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering — Required12+ years of mechanical engineering experienceExperience within chemical processing, petrochemical, refining, specialty chemical, energy, advanced/process manufacturing, or a closely related industrySignificant experience with both rotating AND static equipmentExperience supporting large capital projects from concept/FEED through commissioning and startupExperience leading mechanical engineering teams or engineering disciplinesExperience managing/reviewing work performed by EPC contractors, engineering consultants, and equipment vendorsStrong knowledge of mechanical engineering standards and codes, including ASME and APIEquipment ExperienceRotating: Pumps, compressors, blowers, fans, turbines, mixers, gearboxes, and generators.Static: Pressure vessels, storage tanks, heat exchangers, reactors, columns, separators, and packaged process equipment.PreferredPE LicenseExperience developing engineering standards and specificationsExperience scaling or building engineering organizationsTechnology commercialization or licensing experienceRecycling, petrochemical, renewable fuels, chemical/process manufacturing, or advanced technology experienceIdeal CandidateA senior mechanical engineering leader who combines deep technical expertise with people leadership and major capital-project experience. This individual should be capable of serving as the organization's mechanical discipline authority—not simply managing projects or maintenance activities.Atlanta, GA | $150K–$175K