Lead Mechanical Engineer
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
Salary: $150000 - 200000/year
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer to oversee the design development and testing of complex hydraulic systems for our products/equipment/platforms. This role involves leading engineering projects from concept through production providing technical expertise in hydraulics mentoring junior engineers and ensuring robust system integration across mechanical fluid and control domains. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of hydraulic components and circuits excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for delivering reliable and efficient systems in a fast-paced cross-functional environment
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of hydraulic systems including pumps motors valves actuators cylinders hoses and fittings.
- Develop and review hydraulic schematics system architectures and mechanical layouts using CAD tools (e.g. SolidWorks Creo or AutoCAD).
- Ensure systems meet performance durability safety and compliance requirements (ISO SAE etc.).
- Serve as the technical lead for hydraulic system development projects from concept through production.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electrical controls manufacturing procurement quality) to ensure successful system integration.
- Manage timelines design reviews and deliverables for hydraulic engineering tasks.
- Develop test plans and oversee prototype testing for hydraulic systems in lab and field environments.
- Analyze test data troubleshoot system issues and implement design improvements.
- Ensure designs meet reliability noise efficiency and thermal performance requirements.
- Generate and maintain engineering documentation including BOMs schematics DFMEAs and test reports.
- Support the development and implementation of engineering best practices and design standards related to hydraulic systems.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (Masters preferred).
- 7 years of experience in mechanical engineering with a strong focus on hydraulic systems.
- Proficiency in hydraulic circuit design fluid dynamics and component selection.
- Hands-on experience with CAD software and hydraulic modeling tools (e.g. Automation Studio Simcenter Amesim or MATLAB/Simulink).
- Solid knowledge of applicable industry standards (e.g. ISO 4413 SAE J517 NFPA).
- Strong analytical organizational and project management skills.
$150000 - $200000 a year
Key Skills
- Mechanical Design
- System Design
- FEA
- ASME Codes & Standards
- CAD
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Creo
- SolidWorks
- Mechanical Engineering
- Autocad
- HVAC Design
- Autodesk Inventor
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