Lead Design Engineer — Heavy Machinery Systems

Round-Peg Solutions (RPS); Newton (NH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial machinery manufacturer is looking for a Lead Design Engineer in Newton, NH. This role focuses on designing large mechanical systems and offers full product lifecycle ownership. You will lead the design of new machinery, collaborate with fabrication teams, and ensure designs are manufacturable. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of mechanical design experience and proficiency in SolidWorks. Join a smaller, family-oriented engineering team backed by a global brand, with opportunities for long-term career growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical design experience, preferably in heavy equipment or large engineered systems.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and/or Inventor.
• Experience with designs intended for welded fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of heavy equipment and large machinery systems.
• Own the full product lifecycle from concept to manufacturing release.
• Drive design improvements through root-cause analysis.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Proficiency in SolidWorks

Understanding of DFM principles

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

A leading industrial machinery manufacturer is looking for a Lead Design Engineer in Newton, NH. This role focuses on designing large mechanical systems and offers full product lifecycle ownership. You will lead the design of new machinery, collaborate with fabrication teams, and ensure designs are manufacturable. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of mechanical design experience and proficiency in SolidWorks. Join a smaller, family-oriented engineering team backed by a global brand, with opportunities for long-term career growth.