Lead Mechanical Engineer

About the role

Valinor Harbor is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to own the design and engineering of its mobile, modular medical systems. This role involves taking concepts from initial design through production-ready documentation, collaborating with fabrication teams, and ensuring designs meet project requirements and production capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 2D and 3D CAD models, assemblies, and fabrication drawings using industry-standard CAD software
• Develop construction and fabrication plans suitable for manufacturing and field installation
• Perform structural analysis and simulation testing to validate design integrity, load capacity, and code compliance
• Collaborate with fabrication teams, project managers, and clients to ensure designs meet project requirements and production capabilities
• Review and optimize designs for manufacturability, cost efficiency, and structural performance
• Produce BOMs (Bills of Materials), technical documentation, and engineering change revisions
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable engineering standards, safety regulations, and local building codes
• Support prototype development, testing, and implementation of container modification projects
• Conduct site visits and fabrication shop reviews as needed to verify measurements and construction accuracy

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Design Engineering, or a related field
• Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, Fusion 360, or similar platforms
• Prior experience designing modifications to shipping containers, steel structures, modular buildings, or fabricated assemblies
• Background in heavy equipment, trailers, modular buildings, defense, marine, oilfield, or industrial equipment
• Strong understanding of welding, fabrication processes, and structural steel design — hands-on shop experience a plus
• Experience creating production-ready fabrication drawings, shop packages, and supporting documentation for certification
• Experience with structural load paths, dynamic loading, transportable structures, and corrosion/coating considerations including mixed material interfaces
• Experience supporting prototype-to-production transitions and managing multiple projects simultaneously
• FEA/simulation analysis experience preferred; PE or EIT beneficial but not required
• Familiarity with relevant standards a plus: ISO/CSC, ABS, DNV, ASME/AWS, UFC, or military specifications

Qualifications

• Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Equity packages
• Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K
• Development stipends

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• Two-week company holiday at the end of every calendar year
• Mental health and family support
• Fertility benefits
• Fun work environment

Company Culture

We are a pro-mental health and pro-family company - we encourage employees to spend time with themselves and their families. We also deeply respect the mission in front of us. This role requires the candidate be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. Active clearance preferred, but not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process.