Lead Engineer, Mechanical, Product Design and Engineering

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of parts, assemblies, and systems using SolidWorks, ensuring compliance with functional, regulatory, and manufacturing requirements.
• Own and execute Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), ensuring proper documentation, impact analysis, approvals, and implementation.
• Support products from concept through production, sustaining, and end-of-life, addressing field issues, manufacturability improvements, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with Electrical, Firmware, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical designs with internal electronics.
• Generate and maintain detailed engineering documentation including drawings, BOMs, tolerances, GD&T annotations, specifications, and design reports.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on design robustness, manufacturability (DFM/DFA), quality, and cost optimization.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior and mid-level mechanical engineers.
• Support supplier technical discussions, manufacturing builds, prototypes, and root cause analysis for production or field issues.

Technical Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks for part design, assemblies, drawings, and design reviews.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles, materials, tolerances, and manufacturing processes.
• Formal GD&T certification with demonstrated application in production drawings.
• Experience managing engineering changes using structured processes and tools.
• Experience designing mechanical products with internal electronics (PCBs, connectors, cabling, thermal considerations).
• Familiarity with ERP/PLM systems such as SAP and/or ECTR (nice to have).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong English proficiency (written and spoken).
• Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive, self-starter mindset with ability to work independently.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering roles, preferably in industrial or electro-mechanical products.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience working in regulated or industrial environments.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience supporting global manufacturing sites and suppliers.
• Familiarity with design reviews, FMEA, and risk-based design approaches.