Mechanical Engineering Manager jobs in Ohio

• Creating a culture of collaboration, safety appreciation and camaraderie within the mechanical department
• Establishing goals, plans and taking action to develop each direct report’s technical and soft skills
• Assurance that discipline deliverables meet code, client and Nexus technical requirements
• Assignment of personnel to projects based on both project and skill requirements
• Establishing and meeting budgeted hours and timing for project mechanical discipline deliverables
• Collaborating with other Nexus leaders to improve department and project delivery efficiency

• Consistently follow Nexus policies and practices applicable to the mechanical department
• Understand and teach key elements of process safety and its impact on mechanical design
• Planning and organizing department activities
• Ensure checking of mechanical design packages is completed, by the Department Manger or qualified staff, and technically adheres to project scope, client standards, and industry standards
• Lead and/or actively participate in departmental and project technical design and quality reviews
• Write performance reviews, development plans and resolve performance challenges
• Onboard, train, and establish mentoring plan for new staff
• Confer with higher levels of management

• Working knowledge and appreciation of process safety management and inherently safer design concepts
• Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, verbal and written communication skills
• Experience building and developing high functioning teams
• Field engineering experience relative to fixed and rotating equipment installation and troubleshooting
• Deep understanding of mechanical design, stress analysis and engineering practices
• Understanding of Project Management and Project Controls concepts
• Experience managing discipline/project team work according to defined project budgets and schedules
• Understanding and appreciation of design, engineering and analysis tools including AutoCAD, PV Elite, NozzlePro, and Caesar II for pipe stress analysis
• Experience in petroleum/refining, chemical, or energy industries is preferred
• Keen understanding of industry Standards from API, ASME, ASTM, PIP, etc.
• Working knowledge of risk management practices

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering required
• Advanced degree a plus
• Minimum of 10 years mechanical design and/or stress calculation experience
• EIT/PE Certification a plus
• Active participation in professional organizations a plus

About Nexus

Nexus Engineering Group is a full-service, independent engineering firm focused on supporting clients’ specific project goals from concept to startup. With more than a dozen years of proven engineering and design successes, Nexus is the preferred engineering firm of choice when seeking integrity and expertise.

Nexus performs best when faced with complex and demanding projects in the refining, petroleum midstream, chemical, and manufacturing industries. Our teams have the talent and moxie to tackle all sizes of projects for local and international clients seeking to design, build, and construct highly technical and functional facilities. With more than 200 professionals that you’ll genuinely like working with, Nexus is more than just your typical engineering firm. Clients come to us for our expertise, creativity, passion, and relentless focus on their goals.