Lead Design Engineer - High-Impact Mechanical Leadership

J2T Recruiting Consultants, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO

11 paid holidays

4% 401(k) match

HSA/FSA options

Health insurance (medical/dental/vison

Job summary

J2T Recruiting Consultants, Inc. is assisting in recruiting a Lead Design Engineer for a premier Denver area manufacturing leader. The role requires directing product design and development across lines, overseeing architecture, and driving concepts to commercialization.

You will engage Product Management, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Operations to align design with business goals, mentor engineers, and lead multi‑disciplinary teams through full lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• 12+ years designing and leading complex product programs.
• Proficient in CAD, PDM, and engineering design tools.
• Strong thermodynamics, refrigeration science, and electro‑mechanical knowledge.
• Collaborative, results‑driven leader with cross‑functional experience.
• Excellent data analysis, communication, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design, define architecture, create CAD models, validate tests.
• Serve as SME on refrigeration, thermodynamics, sheet metal, and EMS integration.
• Manage concurrent programs, design reviews, and stage‑gate processes with vendors.
• Drive DFMEA, root cause analysis, cost reduction, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor senior and junior engineers, supporting hiring and onboarding.

Skills

12+ years experience

CAD software

PDM systems

engineering design tools

thermodynamics

refrigeration science

electro-mechanical systems

leadership

data analysis

communication

project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CAD software

PDM systems

engineering design tools

Job description

J2T Recruiting Consultants, Inc. is assisting in recruiting a Lead Design Engineer for a premier Denver area manufacturing leader. The role requires directing product design and development across lines, overseeing architecture, and driving concepts to commercialization.

You will engage Product Management, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Operations to align design with business goals, mentor engineers, and lead multi‑disciplinary teams through full lifecycles.