Director of Mechanical Engineering

Job Description

Director of Mechanical Engineering — Industrial Refrigeration

Lyndhurst, VA

Own the mechanical design function behind some of the largest, most complex, highest-efficiency industrial refrigeration systems on the market. Lead a talented team, elevate standards, and deliver mission-critical projects on time and on budget.

What you’ll do

• Lead & mentor Senior Design Managers/Engineers and Designers; develop future leaders.
• Oversee end-to-end mechanical design for large-scale projects; drive scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate seamlessly with engineering, field, and shop teams to keep execution tight.
• Review/approve designs & drawings; ensure quality, performance, and customer specs.
• Improve processes and workflows for speed, safety, and reliability—continuously.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and local/state/federal regulations.
• Provide high-level technical support to manufacturing & construction teams.
• Perform engineering calculations and select equipment for major design packages.
• Report progress and performance to executive leadership with clear, data-driven updates.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 7–10+ years leading engineering teams in industrial refrigeration or closely related fields.
• Deep expertise with ammonia and CO₂ refrigeration systems (safety & regulatory know-how included).
• Proven cross-functional leadership and crisp decision-making within budget constraints.
• Excellent organization and documentation skills across multiple concurrent projects.
• PE license .

Why this role

• High impact and executive visibility.
• Chance to shape processes and standards for a growing, design/build org.
• Lead marquee projects that set an industry bar for efficiency and scale.