Mechanical Engineering Team Lead Rochester, NY 14623

Adaptec Solutions is a top-ten, North American integration partner engineering diverse material handling and automation solutions with lifecycle service support for manufacturing, distribution, and warehousing companies.

We have three openings, one in each location, Memphis TN, Painted Post NY and Rochester NY. This position is intended to be onsite.

Role Overview:This position is crucial in leading a mechanical engineering team located in either Rochester or Painted Post, NY. This position focuses on designing high-quality automation systems and solutions that meet customer deadlines and budgets, while driving revenue growth. Key responsibilities include the development, documentation, and verification of new designs and leading a mechanical engineering team.

Approximately 25% of this role will be leading the team, with the other 75% performing project engineering and/or design tasks as part of the team. The ideal candidate will nurture a collaborative environment centered around teamwork, instilling uniform practices and a cohesive culture with the other teams.

Direct reports include:

• While there are no direct reports for this position, this position will have 3-6 mechanical engineers dotted line into them.

  Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and manage professional development for the engineering team.

• Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineers.

• Drive progress and clear roadblocks.

• Manage resource allocation effectively, including aligning work tasks with skillset.

• Lead engineering solutions that balance technical and budgetary requirements.

• Maintain expertise in design principles, automation design, systems, tooling, and sequence of operations.

• Lead the engineering team in concept development, identifying potential risks and selecting the most viable concepts which meet requirements before initiating the design process.

• Drive DfX (Design for X) where our key focus for X is Manufacturing, Assembly, Quality, Serviceability, and Cost.

• Review and approve drawings while identifying opportunities for training and improvement.

• Develop and monitor team KPIs to improve project performance.

• Support development and implementation of engineering strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Manage project communications.

  Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• 7+ years of experience in mechanical automation design and engineering.

  Skills And Qualifications

• Experience in engineered-to-order equipment and systems, including robotics, conveyors, and ASRS systems.

• Strong leadership with a focus on identifying continuous improvement initiatives and driving operational efficiency.

• Proficiency in Inventor, AutoCAD, Vault Pro, and other engineering tools.

• Advanced analytical, critical thinking, decision-making, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.

• Subject matter expert in areas including engineering best practices, automation design, material selection, manufacturing, robot applications, and tooling design.

• Provide timely feedback and hold employees accountable for achieving results.

• High degree of professionalism, attention to detail, and organizational skills. A self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision.

• Embraces the values of Integrity, Quality, and Servant Leadership.

  Success Metrics

• Ownership and Initiative.

• Achievement of revenue and margin targets.

• Continuous improvement in efficiency and productivity.

• High quality in products and services delivered.

• Minimal engineering support needed after release from engineering.

• Successful employee retention and development.

• Comply with all engineering SOPs to ensure consistent and efficient operations.

• Complete projects ahead of schedule and under budget.

  In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $90,000 - 105,000. The salary range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Adaptec Solutions considers factors including, but not limited to experience and geographic location. Adaptec Solutions also offers a variety of benefits including generous paid time off (PTO), 11 paid company holidays including your birthday, health, dental and vision insurance, HSA/FSA accounts, 401(k) match, short-term/long term disability coverage and basic life/AD&D insurance and education assistance.

  Adaptec Solutions 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

  Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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