Mechanical Engineering Manager (Cincinnati Metropolitan Area)
Full-time
Buffkin / Baker
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Position Overview Our client, a full-service engineering firm serving industrial and manufacturing sectors, is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Leader with deep expertise in industrial ventilation systems. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a technically strong engineer ready to own both the strategic and hands-on dimensions of a specialized, high-performing department.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Mechanical/Industrial Ventilation department, including engineers, designers, and support staff
- Serve as the technical authority on mechanical engineering deliverables, ensuring quality and consistency
- Partner with project managers and discipline leads to execute complex, multi-discipline projects
- Mentor and develop talent across the team, driving both technical and professional growth
- Own department standards, tools, and best practices — and continuously raise the bar
- Contribute to client relationships and business development, including proposals and estimating
- Ensure adherence to safety, regulatory, and environmental compliance standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Demonstrated leadership or department management experience
- Strong working knowledge of industrial ventilation standards — ACGIH, NFPA, ASHRAE
- Background in industrial project environments — chemical, manufacturing, pulp & paper, or similar
- Proficiency in relevant design and simulation software
- Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
Why This Role
- Step into a visible leadership seat with real influence over department direction and growth
- Work on technically complex, specialized projects with an established and respected team
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and long-term upside
Vacancy posted 4 hours ago
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