Lead Mechanical Engineer

Why This Role Exists

As Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will be hands-on at every level — from defining long-term product vision to tackling day-to-day engineering tasks. This is a small, tight-knit, and ambitious team, so you'll own everything from hands-on CAD work on complex machines to design reviews, supplier communication, documentation, as well as supporting multi-disciplinary teams. You'll drive cost reduction, DFM, and high-volume production strategies while ensuring the highest engineering standards and deep technical rigor across the board.

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of mechanical design: concept, CAD, prototyping, testing, documentation, and launch.
• Lead cost reduction and DFM for scalable production (sheet metal, casting, etc.).
• Create and manage subsystem specifications aligned with product/system requirements.
• Use CAD tools, primarily NX, for mechanical design and analysis.
• Participate in technical and cross-functional reviews with software and systems teams.
• Ensure documentation quality, process discipline, and engineering rigor.
• Troubleshoot and mentor hands-on, supporting teammates at all levels.
• Learn and apply relevant codes and standards (especially ASME A17.1).
• Champion an inclusive, humble, and high-performance team culture.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Systems, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• 5–10 years of hands-on experience, including commercializing new products.
• Expertise in high-volume production, DFM, FEA, and GD&T.
• Proficient in CAD (NX preferred), simulation, and PDM systems.
• Experience in conveyance, robotics, industrial automation, automotive, or mobility systems preferred.
• PE license or ability to obtain one preferred.
• Equally comfortable leading strategy and executing detailed tasks.
• Process-driven, collaborative, curious, and team-first.

Outcomes

• Deliver cost-effective, manufacturable systems that raise industry standards.
• Drive projects from big-picture vision through detailed execution and documentation.
• Help build a high-trust, high-performance engineering team with shared ownership.
• Help bring a first-of-its-kind accelerator system to market.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Flexible schedule