Lead Mechanical Engineer

Position Summary

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Lead/Manager to support the development of electronic products, mechanical assemblies, and enclosure systems while providing day-to-day leadership for a team of mechanical engineers and designers in a highly regulated industry. This role combines hands-on engineering responsibilities with project coordination, technical mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has experience designing enclosures and electromechanical systems for electronic products and is ready to grow into broader engineering leadership responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Support management of the mechanical engineering team, including task assignments, technical guidance, and project coordination.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers in mechanical design best practices and engineering processes.
• Assist with project planning, resource allocation, and schedule tracking.
• Facilitate communication between mechanical engineering and cross-functional teams including electrical, firmware, manufacturing, sourcing, and quality.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, performance feedback, and employee development activities.

Mechanical Design & Product Development

• Lead and contribute to the mechanical design of electronic products, assemblies, and enclosure systems from concept through production.
• A command of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing per ANSI standards
• Develop 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, and engineering documentation. (Solidedge preferred)
• Design components and assemblies using sheet metal, machined parts, plastics, die castings, and extrusions.
• Integrate PCBs, displays, connectors, and cable management systems into mechanical designs.
• Support prototype builds, testing activities, and design iterations.

Enclosure & Thermal Engineering

• Design electronic enclosures with consideration for thermal performance, EMI shielding, structural integrity, and environmental protection.
• Perform tolerance analysis, fit checks, and manufacturability reviews.
• Support thermal management efforts including passive and active cooling solutions.
• Participate in DFMEA, root cause analysis, and corrective action activities.

Manufacturing & Supplier Collaboration

• Work with manufacturing partners and suppliers to support tooling, fabrication, assembly, and production readiness.
• Participate in DFM/DFA reviews and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review prototypes, first articles, and production samples to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Help resolve manufacturing and field quality issues.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain engineering documentation including BOMs, ECOs, specifications, and test reports.
• Support compliance and certification activities related to product safety and regulatory standards.
• Work with GD&T
• Contribute to the development of engineering standards and design guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Ability to obtain and security clearance
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience with electronic products and enclosure design.
• Demonstrated experience leading small projects or mentoring engineers.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidEdge, SolidWorks, Creo, NX, or Inventor.
• Strong understanding of:
• Mechanical design for electronics
• GD&T and tolerance analysis
• Manufacturing processes and materials
• DFM/DFA methodologies
• Experience supporting prototype development and production release activities.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.