Join Our Team
We are seeking a skilled Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to guide a team of designers in developing innovative automation and machine solutions. In this leadership role, you will combine hands-on mechanical design expertise with team leadership to deliver high-quality machines that meet customer needs, project timelines, and budget expectations.
If you thrive in a collaborative engineering environment, enjoy mentoring designers, and have a strong background in machine design and SolidWorks, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits
We value our employees and offer a competitive benefits package including:
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Career growth and leadership development opportunities
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
- Ongoing training and professional development
Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Team Development
- Lead and manage a team of designers within cross-functional project teams.
- Mentor and develop designers while identifying future team leaders.
- Analyze team performance, skills, and workflow gaps and provide insight to management.
- Promote a collaborative, positive, and safety-focused work culture.
Engineering & Design
- Lead the design of medium to large custom automation machines.
- Provide guidance to engineers and designers on mechanical design best practices.
- Ensure designs are accurate, manufacturable, and aligned with project scope.
- Apply advanced CAD techniques and engineering principles to complete assignments.
- Use SolidWorks to create detailed models and drawings from sketches, existing drawings, and other technical inputs.
- Draft engineering notes, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Perform simulations and risk assessments as required.
Project & Process Management
- Manage competing priorities and multiple machine design projects simultaneously.
- Communicate project progress with customers, team members, and management.
- Identify and resolve potential project issues early.
- Monitor bills of materials and collaborate with purchasing to improve cost and lead times.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, standards, and engineering codes.
Safety & Quality
- Promote and implement safety-conscious design and build processes.
- Ensure all drawings and documentation are complete, accurate, and error-free.
- Support collaboration with manufacturing and plant departments.
QualificationsEducation
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Mechatronics, or related field
Experience & Skills
- Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks
- Strong experience in small and medium machine design
- Experience with large machine design
- Advanced CAD modeling and drafting techniques
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of metals and manufacturing materials
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities
Physical Requirements
- Frequent standing and walking
- Frequent use of hands for handling tools and equipment
- Occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling objects 25 lbs or more