Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Sure compliance with company policies, standards, and engineering codes.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks
• Strong experience in small and medium 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