Mechanical Engineering Director Salary in the United States

How much does a Mechanical Engineering Director make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Mechanical Engineering Director in the United States is $100 as of August 27, 2023, but the range typically falls between $89 and $110. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.  View the Cost of Living in Major Cities

Job Description

Directs a mechanical engineering department designing parts, engines, tools, or other mechanical equipment and industrial processes. Leads high-level design and development of new mechanical engineering initiatives and projects. Oversees the establishment of programs to support training, process improvements, and the creation and maintenance of best practices and protocols. Leads initiatives with other departments to identify new potential products and projects. Stays abreast of new technologies and processes and implements changes to improve the organization's mechanical engineering capabilities. Typically requires a master's degree in mechanical engineering. Typically reports to top management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2023 Salary.com)

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