Mechanical Engineering Leader

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc has an immediate opening for a highly motivated Mechanical Engineering Leader in Boston, MA. In this role, you will lead engineers developing innovative, high-quality products that maintain and expand our market position as the world leader in automated lighting and shades. You will join a dynamic team, mentoring engineers while contributing to all phases of the product life cycle—from concept and prototyping to production support. We seek curious, hard-working individuals committed to learning and sharing ideas to improve the team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering of efficient, scalable, and high-quality systems for world-class products.
• Integrate design aspects: aesthetics, function, user interface, manufacturability, and lifecycle.
• Uphold high standards of quality through design practices, process improvements, safety, and testing.
• Supervise, mentor, and coach engineers, providing performance feedback and hands-on support.
• Champion clear, concise communication of technical information backed by deep fundamental understanding.
• Identify cost reduction and product improvement opportunities.
• Utilize 3D modeling, FEA, tolerance analysis, DFM, and FMEA to meet project goals.
• Rapidly iterate through the design process to meet cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing teams and other locations to introduce new products.
• Improve tools, equipment, and lab space to enhance mechanical engineering effectiveness.
• Work with purchasing teams and vendors to source and qualify production tooling.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and customer issues with creative problem-solving skills.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, materials, manufacturing methods, and industry trends.
• Align with Lutron’s culture and values: passion, flexibility, innovation, and customer focus.

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Engineering Science (minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00).
• 10+ years of industry experience in mechanical product design; high-volume consumer products experience is a plus.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals (beam bending, static analysis, material properties, heat transfer, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes: injection molding, stamping, forming, extrusion, and machining.
• Willingness to travel 10% of the time, sometimes with limited notice.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship (Lutron does not offer visa sponsorship for this position).

Benefits

• 401k match
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• Paid vacation (based on tenure)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement programs

Pay

$133,500 - $167,500 per year