Hiring Engineering Lead Mechanical

Job Description

Role & responsibilities

Lead and support the successful execution of mechanical engineering deliverables for complex engineered-to-order products and projects.
Coach, mentor, and develop engineers and designers by providing technical guidance, feedback, and knowledge-sharing opportunities.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to transform customer requirements into practical, manufacturable, and high-quality engineering solutions.
Drive continuous improvement through standardization, design optimization, process simplification, and lessons learned.
Promote engineering excellence by ensuring designs align with quality, safety, fabrication, and customer requirements.
Influence technical decisions and support problem-solving efforts across engineering, manufacturing, and project teams.
Help build organizational capability by fostering collaboration, accountability, and a culture of continuous learning.
Communicate project status, technical risks, and key decisions effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred candidate profile

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
10+ years of experience in mechanical design, product engineering, equipment design, or engineered-to-order project execution.
3+ years of experience leading, coaching, or managing engineering teams or technical workstreams.
Experience preparing, reviewing, or approving engineering drawings, 3D models, design calculations, and technical documentation.
Working knowledge of fabrication practices, engineering change processes, manufacturability, and quality requirements.
Experience using CAD and PLM tools in an engineering design environment.
Strong communication, collaboration, planning, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Experience in combustion systems, emissions-control technologies, oil & gas, petrochemical, process equipment, or industrial equipment design.
Exposure to global engineering execution, cross-functional project delivery, and manufacturing support environments.
Experience implementing design automation, engineering standards, templates, or continuous improvement initiatives that improve engineering effectiveness.
Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and influence technical decisions across teams and stakeholders.
Familiarity with industry codes, customer specifications, design-for-manufacturing practices, and engineering best practices.
Experience supporting complex engineered-to-order products and custom equipment solutions.