Director of Mechanical Engineering

We make compressors, generators and power equipment sold through distributors worldwide. We started in 1915 and have grown to about 75,000 people.

Position summary

Looking for a Director of Mechanical Engineering with SolidWorks experience to design sheet metal enclosures and machined parts. This is an in-person role at our Paterson location.

Job duties

• Support manufacturing with tolerance stack-ups and DFM feedback
• Write specifications and technical narratives
• Design mechanical components and assemblies in SolidWorks or Creo
• Run FEA and hand calcs to check stress, deflection and thermal performance
• Work with suppliers on quotes, materials and lead times
• Visit job sites and plants to check installed work
• Release designs through the ECO process and maintain BOMs in the PLM system
• Investigate field failures and drive corrective actions

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
• EIT certification or on track for PE
• Clear technical writing and drawing habits
• Must be able to work on site at the plant at least three days a week
• Able to manage your own deadlines across several projects
• Working knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5
• Solid grasp of heat transfer, fluid mechanics and thermal design

Preferred

• LEED AP BD+C
• Pressure vessel or ASME B31.3 piping knowledge
• Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma Green Belt
• ANSYS or SolidWorks Simulation

Schedule: Occasional travel to suppliers and job sites, under 15%

Expected salary range: $183,000 to $250,000 per year, plus bonus eligibility.

What we offer

• Health insurance
• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 5%
• Three weeks of PTO to start
• Employee discount
• Free parking

Thornbury Industries provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

Most hires start within two to three weeks of an offer.

Start: Immediately.

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