Mechanical Engineering Group Manager

As a Mechanical Engineering Group Manager at DISHER, your key responsibilities include leading a team of engineers and designers, ensuring project integrity and client satisfaction, and overseeing energy-related mechanical system designs. You will also engage in business development activities, preparing project proposals, cost estimates, and conducting compliance reviews to optimize energy station designs.

To apply for the Mechanical Engineering Group Manager position at DISHER, you’ll need a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, along with 8–10 years of mechanical engineering experience. While prior group management experience is preferred, it’s not required. Additional qualifications like a PE license, PMP certification, and proficiency in design software like AutoCAD and MicroStation are also beneficial.

Success as a Mechanical Engineering Group Manager at DISHER requires strong communication, leadership, time management, and organizational skills. A high attention to detail is vital, particularly when ensuring project quality. Knowledge of energy projects, piping, and thermodynamics, along with familiarity with industry codes, will greatly contribute to your effectiveness in this role.

In the role of Mechanical Engineering Group Manager at DISHER, you can expect to travel domestically up to 10% annually. This travel may include project meetings, pre-construction visits, and client site reviews, providing opportunities to engage directly with clients and ensure project success.

The company culture for Mechanical Engineering Group Managers at DISHER is centered around innovation, teamwork, and professional development. Employees are encouraged to collaborate across disciplines and contribute to projects in a supportive atmosphere that values both client satisfaction and employee growth.

In response to this question, share specific examples of how you've successfully led teams in past roles. Highlight your leadership style, how you motivate your team, and any challenges you overcame to ensure project success.

Discuss your approach to project management, including methods for regular communication with clients. Explain how you ensure quality control, manage timelines, and adapt to any changes that may impact project outcomes.

Detail your expertise in energy systems by discussing specific projects you've worked on. Mention any relevant codes you've followed and the results achieved through effective design and management of these systems.

Prepare a response that illustrates your problem-solving abilities. Describe a specific instance when you faced a delay or issue, how you addressed it, and what proactive measures you implemented to prevent future occurrences.

Mention your proficiency in software like AutoCAD and MicroStation, and discuss how you've utilized these tools in previous roles. Sharing examples of projects where you leveraged this software effectively will enhance your answer.

Talk about the importance of building strong client relationships and networking. Discuss any specific techniques you use to identify new opportunities and how you present proposals to prospective clients.

Speak about a project where you played a key role from initiation to completion. Emphasize your contributions, the challenges faced, and the positive impacts on the stakeholders involved.

Explain how you foster a culture of collaboration within your team. Provide examples of cross-disciplinary teamwork that resulted in successful project outcomes and enhanced creativity.

Describe your strategies for professional development, such as attending industry conferences, participating in webinars, or being part of professional organizations. Highlight how staying informed helps you lead your team effectively.

When answering, define quality in terms of reliability, efficiency, and performance of engineering systems. Discuss how you implement quality assurance processes and the standards you set for your work and your team.