Director of Mechanical Engineering

Marmon Foodservice Technologies, Inc.

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

About The Job

Though you may not know us by name, you’ve most likely enjoyed meals and refreshments supported by our industry-leading brand portfolio. For decades, we’ve designed and manufactured foodservice equipment for some of the world’s biggest, most recognized consumer brands. We are driven to innovate with a clear purpose in mind: Revolutionizing the future of foodservice.

As Director of Mechanical Engineering, you will establish and collaboratively execute the strategic direction and tactical plans for transformation of MFTA’s Mechanical Engineering function to achieve MFTA’s strategic objectives.  Your knowledge and expertise in design for manufacturing, assembly, service, automation, and platform / system architecture will provide the technical expertise to ensure the successful delivery of high performance, quality, reliable, cost effective and value optimized products to our customers.  You’ll collaborate with cross functional teams to deliver resources, design methods and design governance to deliver new products, advanced development features, and continuous product improvement across MFTA’s various product lines.  In this role, you’ll develop and execute a resource planning strategy to address critical talent and capability gaps, ensuring MFT maintains a skilled and capable engineering team that can meet current and future business needs.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a team of mechanical engineering and design specialists in the efficient and effective delivery of New Products, Continuous Improvement, and Feature Innovation supporting prioritized enterprise goals and objectives.

• Coach, mentor and define design and development governance for best practices for design for manufacturing, assembly, automation, serviceability and system architecture to achieve transformative product design application.

• Engage with cross functional project teams in application of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) to ensure the correct level of process rigor in the design and development process.

• Utilize leadership and people management skills to develop and maintain a core bench of engineers and designers to support the needs of the company.

• Plan and execute measures to align team capabilities and resources (e.g., Plastic Molding, AL Casting, Fluidics, etc.) to current project portfolio and future roadmaps, and identify and address skill gaps through training, talent acquisition, or strategic partnerships.

• Maintain training documentation for key company processes including DFMEA, DVPR, PCR/PCN, new product development, and reliability planning, and ensure timely and comprehensive delivery of training to mechanical engineering team members.

• Ensure that all mechanical engineering activities comply with relevant industry regulations, stay updated with changes in regulations and proactively implement necessary measures to ensure compliance.

• Drive employee retention and enable the team to perform at their best by providing regular feedback, coaching, mentorship, training and career development.

Who You Are

• Inspiring Leader: Knows how to get the team moving in the same direction to deliver results

• Talent Developer: Effectively recruits, hires, and develops talent to augment critical skills or capabilities within the team.

• Collaborative Partner: Uses interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and customers.

• Optimizer: Finds ways to continuously improve processes, methods and team performance.

• Subject-Matter Enthusiast: Passionate about Mechanical Engineering, continuously learning and educating others in the field.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering or related field

• 10+ years of experience leading engineering personnel

• 15+ years of mechanical engineering experience with demonstrated practical experiences

• Ability to assess performance and provide direct and targeted feedback in a timely manner

Benefits

We support your well-being with comprehensive and easy-to-use benefits that you’ll be eligible to enroll in on your first day of employment. Here are some of the highlights:
 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug insurance plans

• Access to a Health Advocate who is an expert in Marmon’s health plan and can help you select the best health benefits for you and your family

• Tax advantaged spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses

• Wellness programs and resources including Telehealth, Mental Health, Fitness, and Family Planning

• Generous paid time off for personal use, holidays, and parental leave

• Company-sponsored life insurance

• 401(k) with fully vested company match; Marmon may also make an additional annual discretionary contribution to your account, whether or not you contribute on your own

• Financial and retirement advising

Target Annualized Compensation: $150,000 - $180,000

About Marmon Holdings

Marmon Holdings, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, comprises 11 groups and more than 100 autonomous businesses with total annual revenue of $10 billion. Marmon’s 28,000-plus team members are celebrating the company's 70th anniversary in 2023 and helping write the next chapter of Marmon's story.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.