Mechanical Engineer Lead

ANDRITZ Hydro North America is part of an international technology group with an extensive portfolio of sustainable products and solutions. ANDRITZ aims to make the greatest possible contribution to a sustainable future and help its customers achieve their sustainability goals. The group has around 29,800 employees and over 280 locations in more than 40 countries. As the first equipment manufacturer in North America and a world leader in the design of hydroelectric turbines, ANDRITZ Hydro North America has more than 185 years of know-how. In a context of energy transition, our hydroelectric innovation projects make sense. From design to construction, our innovative team of experts offers turnkey solutions. By joining ANDRITZ Hydro, you are contributing to the development of sustainable technology, and a clean future. From water to wire - Be part of the movement! Mechanical Team Lead Charlotte, NC - hybrid Summary of the role To support the strong market demand for our products and services, we are looking for a mechanical team leader to oversee a group of engineers and drafters, guiding them in project planning, execution, and problem-solving. More specifically, the successful candidate will work on the design of hydromechanical equipment for hydroelectric installations, coordinating tasks and allocation of resources to respect quality standards and project deadlines. This candidate will foster team collaboration, mentoring of team members, and communication with company stakeholders to ensure alignment of department objectives. The following responsibilities form the core of this role: Lead a team of engineers and drafters to complete the design of turbine and generator components to meet specification requirements while optimizing costs over the project cycle; Set team objectives, manage workflow and priorities, and ensure assigned project portfolio design is completed on time and within budget; Participate in design reviews with the aid of the technical subject matter experts; Provide support manufacturing, workshop testing, installation and commissioning of systems; Review designs and technical documentation, with major document approvals performed by technical subject matter experts; Drive team development, staffing, evaluations, and maintenance of tools and design practices; Participate in problem solving and root cause identification; Participate in the planning of engineering activities related to the portfolio of projects on which he/she is assigned and report progress to internal project team; Follow-up on engineering plan with designers, update and determine needed actions to mitigate impacts. Set work priorities and adjust as needed (with input from project team / management as needed) when conflicts occur. Assist the estimating department in determining engineering hours and execution strategy as required. Do you fit the profile? Successful teams share objectives, and they also share values! In addition to your strong skills and experience, we need someone with high motivation, a positive mindset, and a willingness to be part of a team. The ideal candidate should be willing to work in a complex, fast-paced environment, with evolving priorities. Result and solution-oriented candidates who follow through with ideas and commitments will perform well within ANDRITZ. As our projects have large scopes and often require years to be completed, your perseverance will be valued with us. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; Professional Engineer license preferred; Five (5) - Ten (10) years in refurbishment or design of hydroelectric turbine or in design and repair of heavy mechanical structure (pulp and paper, mining, etc.); Manufacturing experience (welding, machining and/or casting) and site experience is a plus; Ability to lead and work in a team; Organized and adaptable; Displays leadership and strong interpersonal skills; Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously. Solutions focused while managing the needs of both internal and external customers. Excellent written and oral communication abilities; Able to provide feedback and guidance to team members; Results-driven and committed to continuous improvement; CAD proficiency required (Siemens NX preferred) Knowledge of MS Office suite, and relevant IT tools; 10-15% travel domestically and abroad as required; What do we offer? Life, disability, dental and extended health insurance; 401k matching; Hybrid work mode; Annual bonus program; Employee assistance program; Employee individualized training and career plan. Did you know? ANDRITZ Hydro has: Over 185 years of experience in turbine design Over 489,000 MW of installed and upgraded capacity Over 33,200 turbine units delivered Over 135 years in electrical engineering 65 representative offices worldwide More than 6100 employees worldwide Over 50 Compact Hydro units per year A complete range of designs up to 800 MW 20 manufacturing sites worldwide 20% of all turbines in operation worldwide All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. Requisition ID: 15044

Created: 2024-11-02