Mechanical Design Supervisor (Thermal)
Mechanical Design Supervisor (Thermal) Full-Time | On-Site Position Overview This role is responsible for leading the design and execution of air-cooled heat exchanger systems in alignment with customer specifications and industry standards. You’ll play a key role in mentoring engineers, improving design processes, and ensuring high-quality, on-time deliverables. Ideal for someone who blends hands-on design expertise with leadership and a continuous improvement mindset. Key Responsibilities Design Ownership: Develop and review air-cooled heat exchanger designs to meet project requirements, codes, and performance expectations. Technical Oversight: Validate calculations, drawings, and design outputs from other engineers to ensure accuracy and compliance. Team Development: Train and mentor design engineers on codes, standards, internal processes, and engineering tools. Project Execution: Drive timelines, manage priorities, and ensure deliverables are completed on schedule. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with sales, customers, fabrication teams, and drafting resources to align design intent with execution. Process Improvement: Identify and implement enhancements to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Leadership Communication: Keep leadership informed on workload, performance trends, and any risks or bottlenecks. Leadership Responsibilities Team Management: Oversee a team of ~5–15 engineers/design staff, ensuring productivity and accountability. Performance Oversight: Support hiring, training, evaluations, and performance management. Work Allocation: Assign and balance workloads, define methods, and ensure safe and effective execution of tasks. Issue Resolution: Address team challenges, remove roadblocks, and maintain a strong, collaborative environment. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering (or related field). Industry Experience: Background designing air-cooled heat exchangers or similar thermal/mechanical equipment. Engineering Knowledge: Familiarity with pressure vessel design principles, structural steel, and fabrication practices. Codes & Standards: Working knowledge of ASME (Section VIII), API standards, and structural design codes. Technical Tools: Experience with design/drafting software (e.g., AutoCAD) and standard business tools (Excel, Word). Licensure (Preferred): Professional Engineer (PE) designation is a plus. Core Competencies Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to interpret technical data, perform calculations, and solve complex engineering problems. Communication: Able to clearly present technical information across teams, customers, and leadership. Multitasking: Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Problem Solving: Capable of evaluating variables and making sound engineering decisions. Work Environment & Physical Requirements Work Setting: Primarily on-site with occasional exposure to manufacturing environments. Physical Activity: Combination of sitting, standing, and occasional movement throughout the facility. Lifting: Ability to handle materials up to ~50 lbs as needed. Environment Exposure: Periodic interaction with shop conditions including noise, equipment, and varying temperatures. Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services. Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LI-SC2
