Lead Design Engineer

About the role

Trueline's client, an established engineering-driven manufacturer with a long history of designing premium commercial equipment, is seeking a Lead Design Engineer to join their team in the Denver, Colorado area. This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior mechanical engineer to lead product innovation, mentor an engineering team, and shape the future direction of an established product portfolio while working in a collaborative, hands-on engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of new commercial products from concept through production
• Provide technical leadership across multiple engineering projects simultaneously
• Develop mechanical designs, CAD models, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawings
• Serve as the technical authority for refrigeration systems, thermodynamics, sheet metal design, and electro-mechanical products
• Lead design reviews, product validation, and stage-gate development processes
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, product reliability, and manufacturability
• Promote engineering best practices including DFMEA, DFM, root cause analysis, and structured problem solving
• Collaborate closely with Product Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations to deliver successful product launches
• Mentor and develop engineers while helping build a high-performing engineering organization
• Evaluate new technologies, materials, and engineering tools to support future product innovation

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• 12+ years of mechanical product design experience
• Proven experience leading complex product development programs from concept through commercialization
• Strong background in refrigeration systems, thermodynamics, or electro-mechanical product design
• Advanced SolidWorks and PDM experience
• Experience with DFMEA, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and engineering validation processes
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional project management experience
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience designing commercial appliances or HVAC/R equipment
• Familiarity with UL, NSF, CE, or other product certification standards
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA)
• Background in high-volume manufacturing environments

Skills

• Strong technical expertise in mechanical design and product development
• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Benefits

• Base salary of $109,000-$138,000
• Annual profit-sharing bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and company-sponsored benefits
• Stable engineering organization with decades of industry leadership
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to mentor engineers and influence future product strategy
• Long-term career growth with increasing technical and leadership responsibility

Pay

• $109,000 - $138,000 base salary

Schedule

• Full-time position