Mechanical Engineer Group Lead

Job Description

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a dedicated Mechanical Engineer Group Lead to join our talented team at our office located in Cary, North Carolina.

In this role, you will provide leadership of technical discipline and direct the day-to-day operational activities of the department. You will also be responsible for the delivery of the target gross margin profits of the department. Additionally, you will manage staffing activities, including recruiting, retention, and development of department staff. 

Additional Responsibilities

• Ensures the quality, accuracy, and completeness of overall work as to engineering, and compliance with established IPS standards, procedures, codes, and ordinances. 
• Is the primarily responsible individual for quality of unit output related to adherence to stated project goals as well as legal and IPS guidelines and efficiency.
• Contributes technical input and oversees technical output of the department to assure compliance with legal, IPS, and project requirements. 
• Develops and assures implementation of standards and tools to ensure department output meets or exceeds established quality and performance expectations.
• Oversees manpower planning of unit resources and administers technical staff to assure efficient assignment of resources on multiple, concurrent projects.
• Recruits, retains, and develops staffing plans to meet forecast labor and skills required to meet business plans. 
• Supervises designers and engineers and ensures that all employees within the department are properly managed and trained. 
• Instills a positive work environment and facilitates effective staff development efforts. 
• Communicates staffing levels regularly with all levels of management at IPS. 
• Prepares proposals for service and supports preparation of proposals by others.
• Supports business development with presentations and related marketing activities. 

Qualifications & Requirements

• Registered Professional. 
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture / Engineering or a related field.
• 15+ years of diversified engineering experience, at least 10 of which have been in a supervisory or management capacity consisting of planning, designing, and construction of engineering projects.
• Progressive ability, capacity, and aptitude in administration to plan, organize, supervise, and coordinate technical work and to obtain cooperation from others.  
• Analytical thinking, structured problem-solving skills, superior communication skills, team building, and strong work ethic. 

Context, Environment, & Safety

• Travel based on the project location. 

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods.
• Must possess the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required.
• Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to climb ladders as necessary.

Work Environment

• Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, which may include exposure to varying working conditions.
• Must be able to adhere to strict cleanroom gowning protocol.

Travel

• This position will have 5-20% travel, or as required by the assigned project.
• You may be assigned to a client site for an extended period.
• Overnight travel or staying in the city of the Client’s location is possible, depending on the assignment.
• Please review the IPS Travel Policy.
• You will visit Client sites and will be required to adhere to stated safety rules.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Must have the ability to travel and commute on a daily or routine basis.

Safety

• This position is a safety-sensitive position.
• The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other "non-administrative" areas.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

About Us

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities. Integration is how we think and work. It requires the ability to unite existing and emerging technologies into a process that reliably delivers products and accelerates speed to market. That end-to-end mindset allows us to be agile and anticipate challenges as we move projects toward operational readiness. IPS applies design and delivery expertise, client-side experience, and supplier-side insight to every project. We infuse our curiosity, our passion, and our commitment to partnership in delivering solutions at any scale. We meet our clients where they are and get them to where they need to go. That’s only possible when we care as much as our clients do.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV, and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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