Mechanical Department Manager
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Country: United States
Category: Engineering
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm
Posted Date: June 18, 2026
Job ID: 648704
Job Description
A Mechanical Department Manager responsible for leading the mechanical engineering team, with a strong focus on industrial ventilation systems. This role is responsible for technical leadership, project delivery, and team management, ensuring high-quality solutions for complex industrial facilities.
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
- P.E. is preferred.
- Mechanical engineering experience, with emphasis on industrial ventilation and HVAC.
- Leadership or department management experience.
- Strong knowledge of industrial ventilation design standards (e.g., ACGIH, NFPA, ASHRAE).
- Experience with industrial projects (chemical, manufacturing, pulp & paper, or related industries).
- Proficiency in relevant design and simulation software.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the Mechanical/Industrial Ventilation department, including engineers, designers, and support staff.
- Lead the design and analysis of industrial ventilation, dust collection, HVAC, and process exhaust systems.
- Provide technical expertise and quality oversight on engineering deliverables.
- Collaborate with project managers and other discipline leads to execute multi-discipline projects.
- Mentor and develop team members, fostering technical growth and professional development.
- Develop and maintain department standards, tools, and best practices.
- Support client relationships and business development activities, including proposal preparation and estimating.
- Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental standards.
Pay: $170K - $205K
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The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
