Lead Mechanical Engineer

About the role

Lead Mechanical Engineer with significant experience in consumer electronics to join our Connected Products team. Responsibilities include lead architecture and analysis, parts design, documentation, and functional validation of mechanical components and assemblies across multiple concurrent programs. Mentor a team of mechanical engineers, set standards for design quality and engineering best practices, drive mechanical design strategy, own system integration of mechanical and electromechanical subassemblies, interface with suppliers/partners, manage relationships with EE, manufacturing and operations, quality, and other development groups. Lead rapid feasibility studies and design reviews, make and communicate trade-off decisions for cost, schedule, and performance. Serve as the senior technical authority for complex multi-discipline projects, resolve escalated engineering challenges, champion DFM and manufacturing readiness, guide programs through EVT, DVT, PVT, and MP milestones, oversee mechanical reliability testing programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and analysis, parts design, documentation, and functional validation of mechanical components and assemblies across multiple concurrent programs.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of mechanical engineers, setting standards for design quality and engineering best practices.
• Drive mechanical design strategy in partnership with ID, Product, and Program Management, influencing new product direction from concept through launch.
• Own system integration of mechanical and electromechanical subassemblies, ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams.
• Interface with and manage relationships with suppliers/partners, EE, manufacturing and operations, quality, and other development groups.
• Lead rapid feasibility studies and design reviews, making and communicating trade-off decisions for cost, schedule, and performance.
• Serve as the senior technical authority for complex multi-discipline projects, resolving escalated engineering challenges.
• Champion DFM and manufacturing readiness, guiding programs through EVT, DVT, PVT, and MP milestones.
• Oversee mechanical reliability testing programs, defining test plans, interpreting results, and driving corrective actions to ensure products meet durability and performance standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, other relevant fields, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in mechanical design of consumer electronics, IoT, medical devices, or similar electro-mechanical products.
• Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring engineering teams.
• Proven track record of successfully shipping multiple high-volume products from concept to mass production.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills with the ability to influence technical decisions at a senior level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, other relevant fields, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in mechanical design of consumer electronics, IoT, medical devices, or similar electro-mechanical products.
• Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring engineering teams.
• Proven track record of successfully shipping multiple high-volume products from concept to mass production.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills with the ability to influence technical decisions at a senior level.

Skills

• Passion for building innovative solutions.
• Experience in mechanical design of consumer electronics, IoT, medical devices, or similar electro-mechanical products.
• Leadership and mentoring experience.
• Track record of shipping multiple high-volume products from concept to mass production.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs.
• Robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more.
• Multiple ERGs to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

Pay

Hiring Pay Range: $107,000 - 165,000 USD. Actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.

Schedule

This position is eligible for hybrid schedule (Mondays and Fridays are remote) from either North Olmsted, OH or San Francisco, CA.