Chief Engineer / Mechanical Engineering Project Lead

Gramian Consulting Group; United States; Remote; USD 138,000 - 207,000; Part time

Job summary

Gramian Consultancy is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer or Senior Mechanical Engineer to contribute to a specialized AI training project focused on complex, real-world engineering workflows. You will design realistic projects, coordinate multidisciplinary contributions, and translate objectives into actionable technical requirements and acceptance criteria.

The ideal candidate has senior leadership experience in mechanical design and engineering analysis, with DFMA knowledge and strong

Qualifications

• Senior engineering leadership experience in mechanical design and multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong ability to translate objectives into structured technical tasks and criteria.
• Experience leading projects through concept, design, manufacturing, testing and delivery.
• Familiarity with DFMA principles and engineering verification processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Design realistic projects involving mechanical design, analysis, manufacturing and testing.
• Develop scenarios reflecting practical engineering workflows and constraints.
• Translate objectives into detailed engineering requirements, inputs, outputs and deliverables.
• Define responsibilities for specialists across multiple disciplines.
• Establish technical evaluation criteria for quality and feasibility.
• Apply engineering judgement on trade-offs and constraints.
• Incorporate design verification, manufacturing considerations and testing procedures.
• Ensure tasks reflect engineering standards and professional practices.

Skills

Mechanical design

Engineering analysis

Engineering leadership

DFMA knowledge

Technical communication

English proficiency (B2+)

Job description

About Gramian

Gramian Consultancy is a boutique consultancy specializing in IT professional services and engineering talent solutions. With a strong background in software engineering and leadership, we help companies build high-performing teams by matching them with professionals who truly fit their needs.

About the Job

We are seeking an experienced Chief Engineer or Senior Mechanical Engineer to contribute to a specialized AI training project focused on complex, real-world engineering workflows.

This role is designed for senior engineering professionals with a strong background in mechanical design, multidisciplinary project leadership, engineering analysis, and technical execution. You will use your industry experience to design realistic engineering projects, translate complex objectives into practical technical requirements, coordinate contributions from different engineering disciplines, and establish measurable evaluation criteria.

The ideal candidate has experience leading projects from initial concept through design, manufacturing, testing, and delivery, and can break down complex engineering challenges into structured tasks with clear technical expectations. Previous AI experience is not required.

• CONTRACT: Contractor
• LOCATION: Remote - US-based candidates preferred; worldwide candidates with strong relevant experience considered.
• PROJECT: AI training focused on complex engineering workflows.
• AI EXPERIENCE: Not required.
• FOCUS AREAS: Mechanical engineering, technical leadership, multidisciplinary project design, engineering analysis, manufacturing, and testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Design realistic engineering projects involving mechanical design, engineering analysis, manufacturing, and testing.
• Develop project scenarios that reflect practical engineering challenges and industry workflows.
• Translate high-level project objectives into detailed engineering requirements, operating constraints, and measurable acceptance criteria.
• Break complex engineering problems into interconnected tasks with clearly defined inputs, outputs, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Define responsibilities and technical contributions for specialists across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Establish technical evaluation criteria to assess the quality, feasibility, and completeness of engineering solutions.
• Apply engineering judgment to assess design decisions, technical trade-offs, and project constraints.
• Incorporate design verification, manufacturing considerations, testing procedures, and root-cause analysis into project workflows.
• Ensure that project tasks reflect realistic engineering standards, processes, and professional practices.

Qualifications

• Substantial professional experience as a Chief Engineer, Senior Mechanical Engineer, or in a comparable engineering leadership position.
• Proven experience leading complex engineering projects involving multiple technical disciplines.
• Strong expertise in mechanical design and engineering analysis.
• Practical knowledge of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles.
• Experience with technical verification, engineering testing, and root-cause analysis.
• Ability to translate complex engineering objectives into structured requirements, technical tasks, and measurable acceptance criteria.
• Experience coordinating technical contributions and managing dependencies across engineering teams.
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and technical communication skills.