Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Jabil Circuit; Illinois; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to lead complex hardware designs for innovative projects. This role involves guiding design reviews, mentoring other engineers, and ensuring technical milestones are met. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in mechanical engineering, with expertise in tolerance analysis and design for manufacturing. You'll be at the forefront of product innovation, working closely with cross-functional teams to define mechanical architectures. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will drive the success of cutting-edge projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in mechanical design and verification required.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and safety standards essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and validation of complex mechanical products.
• Mentor and train less experienced engineers in design processes.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering Design

Tolerance Analysis

Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

Serviceability

Finite Element Analysis

3D CAD

Interference Checks

Education

Mechanical Engineering Degree (BSME/MSME/PhD)

Tools

3D CAD Software

Finite Element Analysis Software

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Lead highly complex mechanical hardware designs for customer or innovation projects. Responsible for ensuring technical milestones are achieved. Responsible for guiding other team members' designs and leads technical design reviews. Ensures specification requirements input and design outputs align. This engineer will have demonstrated experience at releasing products into a production environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leader in developing and validating complex mechanical products that are required across all Business Units.
• Leads/supervises chassis and PCB mechanical layouts utilizing standard tools
• Directs all aspects of mechanical design with minimal supervision
• Mentors/coaches/trains engineers with less experience
• Partners with system architects to review and clarify design requirements and define the appropriate mechanical/thermal architecture.
• Expertly assemble prototypes, and verifies form/fit/function.
• Work with and manage external component suppliers/manufacturers and provide input to their product roadmaps
• Communicates technical aspects of a project effectively to internal and external customers.
• Define design innovations and potential patentable solutions
• Leads resolution of complex design issues and manages design trade-offs

MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Typically reports to Management. Direct supervisor job title(s) typically include: Design Manager or Group Lead
• Job is NOT directly responsible for managing other employees (e.g., hiring/termination and/or pay decisions, performance management).

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Detailed knowledge (with moderate complexity) of Industry or specific sector, regulatory and safety standards.
• Broad knowledge developing high complexity projects that have required one of more of Mechanical Engineering Design specializations or competencies: Tolerance Analysis, DFM, Serviceability
• Detailed knowledge and use of key development tools and design standards: 3D CAD, Finite Element Analysis, Tolerances, Manufacturing Principles, Interference Checks

NON TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Influence others and share best practices
• Effectively communicate with good understanding of English.
• Work as part of a global team
• Assess a project and articulating risk while developing project milestones.
• Develop projects in a stage-gate process (PLCQ)
• Mentor less experienced engineers.
• Leads ME projects with multiple engineers assigned.
• Leads cross-functional and ME design reviews

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Mechanical Engineering Degree (BSME/MSME/PhD or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years experience in mech design and / or verification or other key competency

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.