Lab2Fab, A Middleby Company, is seeking a professional skilled individual for Director of Mechanical Engineering position located at our Lewisville, TX location. This position designs, evaluates, and maintains Mechanical/Electromechanical beverage automation products and systems 

This individual will be responsible for leading Engineering department consisting of Mechanical and Electrical Engineers. The individual is expected to lead multiple projects in a collaborative environment. 

Responsibilities:

• Provides guidance to a team of Mechanical and Electrical Engineers on best practices for product design and development.
• Assumes responsibility of all engineering project work in the department.
• Recruits and retains exceptional talent in the department.
• Manages team of mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, lab technicians and holds the team accountable for company milestones.
• Sets and communicates department goals effectively within the team and to the upper management.
• Inspires the team to tackle multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Ensures project milestones are met in timely manner.
• Proficient in Solidworks 3D modeling and drawings.
• Reviews all engineering work for accuracy. Creates engineering processes and workflows to improve efficiency. 
• Approves ECRs/ECNs to manage work within the department.
• Takes responsibility of designs from concept to implementation.
• Oversees Engineering lab and provides guidance to lab technicians.
• Performs mid-year and year-end reviews for all direct reports focused on individual growth for Engineers.
• Leads brainstorming discussions regarding new and existing products.
• Reviews and updates Bill of Materials (BOMs).
• Works seamlessly with cross-functional team to deliver on the important project goals.
• Prepares and presents engineering PowerPoint slides to both internal and external customers.
• Coordinates work with contractors and co-ops/interns in support of the project milestones.
• Displays technical competency in one or more operational areas (e.g. automation, fluidics, materials, equipment design, and heat transfer).
• Reviews and approves analysis for root cause & corrective action for issues related to product design and operation.

• Minimum 15 years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering from accredited university or college.
• Highly proficient in MS Office and CAD (SolidWorks required). SolidWorks PDM knowledge is required. Knowledge of complex engineering analytical CAE tools is preferred (e.g. CFD, FEA).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Up to 20% travel may be required.