Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Jabil; Claremont (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Life and Disability Insurance

Job summary

Mikros Technologies, a Jabil company, seeks a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to guide complex mechanical hardware designs and a small design team in Claremont, NH. You will ensure milestones, mentor engineers, and lead technical reviews while aligning specifications with outputs.

Responsibilities include prototype assembly, supplier coordination, and communicating technical aspects to customers. A BS in Mechanical Engineering (MS/PhD preferred) and 8+ years experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• MSME/PhD is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design teams and manage a small group of design engineers.
• Review design requirements with system architects and define mechanical/thermal architecture.
• Assemble prototypes and verify form/fit/function.
• Coordinate with external suppliers and provide inputs to product roadmaps.
• Lead design reviews and communicate project status to stakeholders.
• Mentor engineers and manage design trade-offs across complex projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Strong communication

English proficiency

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering

MSME/PhD preferred

Tools

3D CAD

Finite Element Analysis

Tolerance analysis

Job description

As a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, you will lead highly complex mechanical hardware designs for customer or innovation projects and manage a small team of design engineers. Additional responsibilities include ensuring technical milestones are achieved, guiding other team members' designs, leading technical design reviews, and ensuring specification requirements input and design outputs align.

Mikros Technologies (a Jabil company) liquid cooling systems are deployed on servers in large AI data centers and help to increase the energy efficiency of these sites. We also make active liquid cooling systems that are utilized in semiconductor test equipment for providing fast thermal control to maintain a constant temperature under a varying heat load.

Location & Benefits

• This is an onsite role in Claremont, NH.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Competitive salary including bonus opportunities.

What will you do?

• Partners with system architects to review and clarify design requirements and define the appropriate mechanical/thermal architecture.
• Expertly assemble prototypes and verify form/fit/function.
• Work with and manage external component suppliers/manufacturers and provide input to their product roadmaps.
• Communicate technical aspects of a project effectively to internal and external customers.
• Define design innovations and potential patentable solutions.
• Lead resolution of complex design issues and manage design trade-offs.
• Lead in developing and validating complex mechanical products that are required across all Business Units.
• Lead and supervise mechanical layouts utilizing standard tools.
• Direct all aspects of mechanical design with minimal supervision.
• Manage, coach and train engineers with less experience.

How will you get here?

Education

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• MSME/PhD is preferred.

Experience

• 8+ years’ experience in mechanical design and/or verification or other key competency.
• Demonstrated experience in full cycle mechanical design and releasing products into a production environment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Detailed knowledge and use of key development tools and design standards: 3D CAD, Finite Element Analysis, Tolerances, Manufacturing Principles, Interference Checks.
• Broad knowledge developing high complexity projects that have required one or more of Mechanical Engineering Design specializations or competencies: Tolerance Analysis, DFM, Serviceability.
• Leads mechanical engineering projects with multiple engineers assigned.
• Leads cross-functional and ME design reviews.
• Detail knowledge of industry or specific sector, regulatory and safety standards.
• Influences others and shares best practices.
• Effectively communicates with good understanding of English.
• Works as part of a global team.
• Assesses a project and articulates risk while developing project milestones.
• Develops projects in a stage-gate process (PLCQ).
• Ability to mentor less experienced engineers.

Leadership Capabilities (People Leader) "M" Career Stream

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of mechanical design engineers, providing direction, support, and guidance to ensure their success and professional development. Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture, promoting teamwork, creativity, and knowledge sharing among team members.

Working Conditions

• Regular business hours. Some additional hours may be required.
• Travel requirements: Domestic and/or Global, up to 20%.
• Climate controlled office environment during normal business hours.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options.
• 401K Match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Pet Insurance.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Annual Merit Increases.
• Community Volunteer Opportunities.

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