Mechanical Engineer Team Lead

Day in the Life

• Capable of promoting engineered solutions that meet both the technical and budgetary requirements of the project, contributing your expertise and collaborating effectively with your team
• Proficient in handling the complete design process, from initial concept development to detailed design and final review
• Work with your team to develop detailed designs and specifications for mechanical assembly and test equipment
• Oversee the creation of engineering drawings and documentation, adhering to industry standards and company guidelines.
• Stay up to date on the latest mechanical engineering technologies and trends, continuously expanding their knowledge and skills.
• Collaborate with other engineers, designers, and stakeholders to ensure project success, fostering effective communication and teamwork.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing and assembly teams, addressing design-related issues and ensuring smooth production processes.
• Troubleshoot design and manufacturing issues, analyzing problems, and implementing effective solutions.
• Exhibit excellent communication and teamwork skills, fostering positive relationships with colleagues, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Presenting designs to customers in weekly review meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical / Electro Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience utilizing solid works designing various custom automated test and assembly machines.
• Experience leading teams on projects valued at 5M plus
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Proven ability to Lead a mechanical design project team.
• Work effectively in cross functional teams.
• Proficient in Solidworks CAD software including FEA simulation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong practical knowledge of mechanical design and perform engineering calculations.
• Knowledge of sound mechanical design principals, shop practices, and automation and test components.
• Skills include an intimate knowledge of SolidWorks solid modeling software, knowledge of design techniques, automation techniques and principals involved in creation of automation and test stations and machines.
• Solid understanding of Controls and how it interacts with the mechanical design
• Mentoring ability and a desire to teach junior engineers and peers
• Strong work ethic, sense of urgency, innate sense of commitment to the task at hand
• Attention to budgets and schedules and the profitability of the company
• Respected for leadership among peers and the manufacturing group
• Respected by customers and vendors
• Natural leader in situations where no leader is assigned
• Additional Skills a plus: Tool-making, electrical, automotive exc.
• Must be fluent in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English