Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title: Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Experience: 7 Years

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and driven Lead Mechanical Design Engineer with strong expertise in sheet metal design. This role combines technical leadership and hands-on design responsibilities requiring a professional who can lead a team of engineers while also contributing as an individual contributor to high-impact design projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership:

• Lead and mentor a team of mechanical design engineers guiding them on best practices in sheet metal design and development.
• Manage workload allocation project planning and technical reviews for the team.
• Foster a collaborative engineering culture focused on innovation quality and continuous improvement.
• Conduct and drive design reviews DFMEAs and cross-functional technical discussions.

Individual Contributor:

• Design and develop complex sheet metal components assemblies and enclosures using CAD software (SolidWorks CATIA CREO NX).
• Create 3D models 2D manufacturing drawings and detailed BOMs.
• Ensure all designs meet functional requirements manufacturability cost targets and compliance standards.
• Work closely with manufacturing sourcing and quality teams to validate design feasibility and resolve technical challenges.
• Perform tolerance stack-ups GD&T and participate in prototype and production validation.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 7 years of experience in mechanical product design with a strong emphasis on sheet metal components.
• Proven experience working as both a technical leader and hands-on designer.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks CATIA V5 Creo).
• Deep understanding of sheet metal processes: cutting bending forming welding and surface treatments.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T DFMEA tolerance analysis and material selection.
• Excellent communication team leadership and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in automotive aerospace or industrial equipment design.
• Exposure to mixed-material designs (e.g. sheet metal plastics).
• Familiarity with PLM systems such as Teamcenter Windchill or Enovia.