Mechanical Engineer PE and Head of Manufacturing, Production and Installation

Burca Elevator & Metal Works Inc. is seeking a Florida-licensed Professional Engineer (PE) to join the Team. This senior leadership role combines professional engineering responsibilities with hands-on operational management.

The successful candidate will bring technical judgment, manufacturing experience, and the ability to lead teams, improve productivity, and complete projects safely and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

Engineering, Licensing and Permitting:

• Review engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and fabrication documents for accuracy, constructability, and compliance with project requirements.
• Manage applicable company license applications, registrations, renewals, and project permits.
• Sign and certify permit applications and technical submissions.
• Respond to plan-review comments and track approvals, inspections, and permit closeout.
• Maintain organized engineering, licensing, and permitting records.

Manufacturing and Production Leadership:

• Direct daily manufacturing, fabrication, and production operations, including metalworking, welding, carpentry, elevator cab manufacturing, and door manufacturing.
• Develop production schedules based on deadlines, material availability, staffing, and installation requirements.
• Coordinate personnel, equipment, tools, and materials across departments.
• Monitor productivity, labor efficiency, quality, and on-time completion.
• Resolve production bottlenecks and implement improvements to reduce waste, rework, and delays.

Installation Management:

• Lead field installation operations in collaboration with Project Managers.
• Confirm that drawings, permits, materials, equipment, and site requirements are ready before crews are dispatched.
• Provide technical guidance and resolve field installation issues.
• Monitor installation quality, safety, productivity, and completion schedules.

Team Leadership, Quality and Safety:

• Supervise, coach, and develop department personnel and team leaders.
• Maintain quality-control procedures and address recurring defects.
• Promote safe work practices and support compliance with applicable safety requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited program or an educational background meeting Florida PE licensure requirement.
• Active Florida Professional Engineer license in good standing.
• Relevant experience in manufacturing, fabrication, production, construction, or industrial operations.
• Previous supervisory or management experience overseeing production or field operations.
• Strong understanding of engineering and fabrication drawings, specifications, materials, tolerances, and mechanical assemblies.
• Knowledge of metal fabrication, welding, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to manage multiple departments, projects, and deadlines.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in office, manufacturing, and project-site environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing both manufacturing departments and installation crews.
• Experience with architectural metal, sheet metal, stainless steel, aluminum, and custom fabrication.
• Proficiency with CAD and relevant engineering software.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Benefits:

• Competitive annual compensation package.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match up to 4%.