Lead Mechanical Design Engineer — Hands-on Leader

Frontline Source Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

Medical and dental insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Frontline Source Group seeks a Lead Design Engineer in Denver, CO to provide technical leadership across multiple product lines. This hands-on leader stays close to design work, drives complex projects, and mentors the next generation of engineers.

You will set design direction, manage programs from concept through production, and uphold design standards with DFMEA, testing, and cross‑functional collaboration with manufacturing, procurement, and product management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of mechanical design experience.
• Leadership of complex product development programs from concept to production.
• Deep understanding of thermodynamics, refrigeration, and electro‑mechanical design.
• Strong CAD proficiency; SolidWorks expertise; PLM/PDM familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for new products and enhancements.
• Define design architecture, standards, and best practices.
• Create CAD models, layouts, assemblies, and detailed drawings.
• Lead multiple projects from concept through production.
• Develop and validate test methods and product qualification procedures.
• Mentor engineers and participate in hiring and development.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Manufacturing, Procurement, and vendors.

Skills

Leadership

SolidWorks

DFMEA

8D

Root-cause analysis

Thermodynamics

Refrigeration

Electro-mechanical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLM systems

PDM

Job description

Frontline Source Group seeks a Lead Design Engineer in Denver, CO to provide technical leadership across multiple product lines. This hands-on leader stays close to design work, drives complex projects, and mentors the next generation of engineers.

You will set design direction, manage programs from concept through production, and uphold design standards with DFMEA, testing, and cross‑functional collaboration with manufacturing, procurement, and product management.