Mechanical Engineer Team Lead

We are seeking a Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer to be part of a fast-paced, leading robotic automation company. In this position you will play an active role as a team lead providing technical direction and mentoring for a team of engineers.

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.

• 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
• Open to promoting positive changes within the department and throughout the company
• Independently seeks opportunities for improvement
• 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

Should you have compensation expectations that exceed our salary range, we would love to hear from you and would welcome you to reach out to further discuss.