Chief Engineer / Mechanical Engineering Project Lead

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 96,000 - 207,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote contract

US-focused opportunity

Independent contractor engagement

AI training project focus

Technical impact on real-world tasks

Senior-level leadership

Job summary

Jobgether, acting on behalf of a partner, is seeking a Chief Engineer / Mechanical Engineering Project Lead based in the United States. The role focuses on designing and leading realistic engineering projects and defining practical technical requirements for AI training systems.

You will oversee multidisciplinary challenges, ensuring well-structured tasks, deliverables, and measurable outcomes across mechanical design, analysis, manufacturing, testing and verification.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience as Chief Engineer or Senior Mechanical Engineer.
• Proven ability to lead complex multi-disciplinary engineering projects.
• Strong mechanical design, analysis and technical execution.

Responsibilities

• Design realistic engineering projects including mechanical design, analysis, manufacturing and testing.
• Develop practical project scenarios reflecting real-world engineering challenges and workflows.
• Translate high-level objectives into detailed requirements, constraints and acceptance criteria.
• Break down complex challenges into structured tasks with inputs, outputs and dependencies.
• Define roles and technical contributions for specialists across disciplines.
• Establish evaluation frameworks to assess solution quality and feasibility.
• Apply engineering judgment to assess trade-offs and constraints.
• Integrate DFMA, testing procedures and root-cause analysis into workflows.
• Ensure deliverables reflect realistic engineering practices and expectations.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Mechanical design

Systems thinking

Analytical skills

English proficiency (B2+)

Tools

DFMA

Root-cause analysis

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Chief Engineer / Mechanical Engineering Project Lead based in the United States.

We are seeking an experienced engineering professional to contribute to an innovative AI training project focused on complex, real-world engineering workflows. In this role, you will leverage your technical expertise and leadership experience to design realistic engineering projects and define practical technical requirements. You will oversee the structuring of multidisciplinary engineering challenges, ensuring that project objectives are translated into clear tasks, deliverables, and measurable outcomes. Your work will span mechanical design, engineering analysis, manufacturing, testing, and technical verification. You will apply sound engineering judgment to evaluate solutions, identify constraints, and establish industry-relevant quality standards. This is an opportunity to put your senior engineering experience to use in shaping how AI systems understand and evaluate complex engineering processes. Previous AI experience is not required.

Accountabilities

• Design realistic engineering projects covering mechanical design, engineering analysis, manufacturing, and testing.
• Develop practical project scenarios that reflect real-world engineering challenges, industry standards, and professional workflows.
• Translate high-level objectives into detailed engineering requirements, operating constraints, technical specifications, and measurable acceptance criteria.
• Break down complex engineering challenges into structured tasks with clearly defined inputs, outputs, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Define responsibilities and technical contributions for specialists across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Establish technical evaluation frameworks to assess the quality, feasibility, accuracy, and completeness of engineering solutions.
• Apply engineering expertise to assess design decisions, technical trade-offs, and project constraints.
• Integrate design verification, Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA), testing procedures, and root-cause analysis into project workflows.
• Ensure that all project scenarios and deliverables reflect realistic engineering practices and technical expectations.

Requirements

• Substantial professional experience as a Chief Engineer, Senior Mechanical Engineer, or in a comparable engineering leadership position.
• Proven track record of leading complex engineering projects involving multiple technical disciplines.
• Strong expertise in mechanical design, engineering analysis, and technical execution.
• Practical knowledge of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles.
• Hands-on 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 multidisciplinary engineering teams, defining technical responsibilities, and managing project dependencies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and technical communication skills.
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher.
• Previous experience with AI technologies or AI training projects is not required.

Benefits

• Remote work: Fully remote contract opportunity.
• Flexible location: Primarily targeting US-based candidates, with international applicants who have highly relevant experience also considered.
• Contract engagement: Opportunity to contribute as an independent contractor.
• Specialized project: Work on an AI training initiative focused on complex, real-world engineering workflows.
• Technical impact: Apply your engineering expertise to shape realistic project scenarios and evaluation frameworks for AI systems.
• Leadership opportunity: Leverage your senior-level experience without requiring a transition into a traditional engineering management position.
• No AI experience required: Your professional engineering knowledge and practical industry experience are the primary qualifications.

How Jobgether Works

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

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