US - Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

About the Role

Our client, a leading aerospace and defense technology organization, is seeking a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team. You will be part of the Engineering Department supporting cross-functional teams including Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Product Development. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and outstanding cross-functional collaboration skills that will align successfully within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and development of advanced aerospace components and systems from concept through production.
• Perform rotor dynamics, shafting structural analyses, and FEA to support high-performance rotating equipment designs.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and customers to ensure design feasibility and compliance with aerospace standards.
• Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, and failure mode analyses while developing detailed engineering documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across mechanical design projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience performing Rotor Dynamics analysis, including critical speed prediction, Campbell diagrams (whirl speed maps), and imbalance response analysis for rotating equipment such as fans, compressors, or turbines.
• Strong proficiency with ANSYS APDL or ANSYS Workbench, including 1D Beam-based FEA techniques.
• Extensive experience in mechanical design engineering within the aerospace industry or a related high-performance engineering environment.
• Proven leadership experience leading design reviews, managing engineering projects, and mentoring technical teams.

Pay

$75.00 – $82.00 /hour

Benefits

After eligibility period:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Weekly Pay