Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

About the Role

Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams composed of multiple engineering disciplines. Coordinate and execute product design activities within cost and schedule constraints while understanding the business impact of various programmatic solutions and design choices. Serve as a consultant within the site engineering organization, drawing on a defined technology or product area of expertise. Complete conceptual or clean‑sheet designs for less complex technical domains and manage technical risk through exhaustive identification, prioritization, and data‑driven mitigation. Apply Design for Six Sigma principles, managing Critical to Quality requirements, manufacturing variation, and design for manufacturing and assembly to meet recurring cost targets. Act as the technical interface with external customers, determining their wants and needs and translating them into verifiable engineering requirements. Develop engineering standards and design guides to support continuous improvement of the domain. Review project‑related documentation such as analysis or test results created by peers to ensure completeness and quality. Work directly with internal and external customers, suppliers, and a wide range of engineering and program functions to develop systems and products. Coach junior to mid‑level engineers within the specified domain. • Lead large‑scale aerospace projects across global, cross‑functional teams. • Provide technical leadership and guidance to multi‑discipline engineering teams. • Coordinate and execute product design within cost and schedule constraints. • Manage technical risk through identification, prioritization, and mitigation. • Interface with external customers to translate needs into verifiable requirements. • Develop engineering standards, design guides, and apply Design for Six Sigma principles. • Review and ensure quality of peer analysis and test documentation. • Coach and mentor junior to mid‑level engineers in the domain.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸technical leadership
• ▸product design
• ▸risk management
• ▸customer interface
• ▸design standards
• ▸mentor engineers

What You Bring

The engineer performs tasks including design, analysis, risk management, planning, and coordination with other technical functions and program management related to all work within the scope of assigned projects. The engineer will use their technical knowledge to lead multiple large‑scale projects while working with global teams and across functions. They will take accountability for project performance and will lead the team to meet the needs of internal and external customers. A successful candidate will need knowledge and prior experience of aerospace new product introduction methods, high‑pressure pneumatic or hydraulic systems and components, the ability to communicate and influence stakeholders, and experience leading complex engineering project teams. Experience in related industries and domains will also be considered. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or Materials Science from an accredited institution is required; a master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering is preferred. Minimum ten years of experience in product design, development, or production problem resolution, with at least five years designing mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future and must be U.S. persons under ITAR regulations. The position involves access to ITAR‑controlled information or hardware. Design for Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is also required. • Hold a BS in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or Materials Science; MS in Aerospace preferred. • Minimum 10 years product design/development experience; 5 years in mechanical/pneumatic/hydraulic systems. • Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship; must be a U.S. person under ITAR. • Possess Design for Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

Requirements

• ▸bs mechanical
• ▸ms aerospace
• ▸10+ years
• ▸pneumatic
• ▸six sigma
• ▸itar

Work Environment

Onsite