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%.

Burca Elevator and Metal Works, Inc.

Mechanical Engineer PE and Head of Manufacturing, Production and Installation

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