Director, Mechanical Engineering (Consulting)

Location: Remote (Global)

Experience: 15+ Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Travel: 15–25% (as needed for client engagements)

Position Overview

A global consulting firm is seeking an experienced Director of Mechanical Engineering to join its expanding engineering consulting practice. This senior leadership role is responsible for delivering high-impact engineering consulting services, leading multidisciplinary teams, and partnering with clients to solve complex technical and operational challenges.

The ideal candidate brings deep mechanical engineering expertise, strong business acumen, and a proven track record of leading large-scale consulting engagements across industries. This is a predominantly remote position with opportunities to collaborate with global clients and distributed internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

Client Leadership & Consulting Delivery

Serve as a trusted advisor to executive-level client stakeholders
Lead complex mechanical engineering consulting engagements from strategy through execution
Provide technical leadership across multiple projects and industries
Identify opportunities to optimize client operations, reduce costs, and improve performance
Deliver technical due diligence, feasibility studies, and engineering assessments
Present findings and recommendations to senior client leadership

Technical Leadership

Provide subject matter expertise in mechanical engineering systems and design
Oversee engineering analysis, modeling, and design reviews
Ensure adherence to industry standards, codes, and regulatory requirements
Guide teams on innovative engineering solutions and best practices
Mentor senior engineers and technical leads

Business Development & Growth

Support business development efforts, including proposal development and client presentations
Identify new market opportunities and service offerings
Develop long-term client relationships and expand existing engagements
Collaborate with leadership on strategic growth initiatives

Team & Practice Leadership

Lead and develop a high-performing distributed engineering team
Establish best practices, methodologies, and quality standards
Drive knowledge sharing and technical excellence across the organization
Support recruitment and talent development initiatives

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred)
15+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Prior experience in engineering consulting or professional services
Demonstrated experience leading large, complex engineering projects
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Experience working in remote or distributed team environments
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to travel up to 15–25% as required

Preferred

Experience across multiple industries (e.g., energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, industrial, technology)
Experience leading global or cross-regional teams
MBA or advanced technical degree
Experience with digital engineering, simulation, or advanced analytics

Key Competencies

Executive Presence
Strategic Thinking
Technical Excellence
Client Relationship Management
Business Development
Team Leadership
Problem Solving
Communication & Influence

Position Highlights

Predominantly remote work environment
Opportunity to lead high-impact global consulting engagements
Work with Fortune 500 and enterprise-level clients
Collaborative and innovation-focused culture
Competitive compensation and leadership growth opportunities

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