Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

UKG; Lowell (MA); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

UKG is seeking a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer specializing in enclosure design for industrial and commercial electronics. You will be a senior member of the hardware team, leading the development of plastic injection molded enclosures, and ensuring functionality, aesthetics, and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with electrical, product, and manufacturing groups, supervise prototyping and testing, mentor junior engineers, and stay current with molding technologies.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in mechanical design for electronics enclosures (industrial/commercial).
• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering; Masters preferred.
• Expertise in plastic injection molding processes and materials.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks).
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and regulatory requirements for enclosures.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a core member of the mechanical design team for enclosures of industrial/commercial electronics products.
• Design and develop plastic injection molded enclosures, ensuring functionality, aesthetics and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, product managers and manufacturing teams for seamless integration of components.
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments and design reviews to ensure robust designs.
• Utilize CAD software to create 3D models and engineering drawings.
• Oversee prototyping, testing and validation of enclosure designs.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Stay updated with trends in mechanical design and injection molding technologies.

Skills

Enclosure design

Mechanical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering

Masters degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

: Job ID LEADM013579 Employment Type Regular Work Style hybrid Location Lowell,MA,United States Travel Up to 25% Role Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Company Overview

With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we're only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.

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About the Team:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Mechanical Design Engineer with a specialty in enclosure design for industrial and commercial electronics products using plastic injection molding. The successful candidate will be a senior member of our hardware design team, participate in the design and development of enclosures, and ensure that all products meet the highest standards of quality and performance.

About the Role:

• Participate as a core member of the mechanical design team in the development of enclosures for industrial and commercial electronics products.
• Design and develop plastic injection molded enclosures, ensuring they meet all functional, aesthetic, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, product managers, and manufacturing teams, to ensure seamless integration of mechanical and electronic components.
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and design reviews to ensure the robustness and reliability of designs.
• Utilize CAD software to create detailed 3D models and engineering drawings.
• Oversee the prototyping, testing, and validation of enclosure designs.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in mechanical design and plastic injection molding technologies.

About You:

Basic Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in mechanical design, with a focus on enclosure design for electronics products.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
• Expertise in plastic injection molding processes and materials.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks).
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, materials science, and manufacturing processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with thermal management and EMI shielding in enclosure design.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements for electronics enclosures.
• Experience with project management and leading cross-functional teams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

The pay range for this position is $112,300 to $161,400, however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation. Information about UKG's comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at