Lead Mechanical Engineer

SMB Recruiting; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

Job summary

SMB Recruiting seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to own the full lifecycle of mechanical design from concept through launch. You will lead cost reduction and DFM for scalable production, create subsystem specifications, and use NX CAD for design and analysis.

You will participate in cross-functional reviews, ensure documentation quality, and mentor teammates while applying ASME A17.1 standards to deliver high-performance, manufacturable systems.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Systems, or Mechatronics Engineering (B.S./M.S.).
• 5–10 years hands-on experience, including commercializing new products.
• Expertise in high-volume production, DFM, FEA, and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Own full lifecycle of mechanical design from concept to launch.
• Lead cost reduction and DFM for scalable production (sheet metal, casting).
• Create and manage subsystem specifications aligned with product requirements.
• Use NX CAD for mechanical design and analysis.
• Participate in cross-functional reviews with software and systems teams.
• Ensure documentation quality, process discipline, and engineering rigor.
• Troubleshoot and mentor hands-on teammates at all levels.
• Learn/apply codes and standards (ASME A17.1).
• Foster a high-performance, inclusive team culture.

Skills

5–10 years experience

DFM

FEA

GD&T

NX CAD

PDM systems

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Systems, or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

NX CAD

Simulation

PDM

Job description

Role Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of mechanical design: concept, CAD, prototyping, testing, documentation, and launch.
• Lead cost reduction and DFM for scalable production (sheet metal, casting, etc.).
• Create and manage subsystem specifications aligned with product/system requirements.
• Use CAD tools, primarily NX, for mechanical design and analysis.
• Participate in technical and cross-functional reviews with software and systems teams.
• Ensure documentation quality, process discipline, and engineering rigor.
• Troubleshoot and mentor hands‑on, supporting teammates at all levels.
• Learn and apply relevant codes and standards (especially ASME A17.1).
• Champion an inclusive, humble, and high-performance team culture.

Required Skills

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Systems, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• 5–10 years of hands‑on experience, including commercializing new products.
• Expertise in high-volume production, DFM, FEA, and GD&T.
• Proficient in CAD (NX preferred), simulation, and PDM systems.
• Experience in conveyance, robotics, industrial automation, automotive, or mobility systems preferred.
• PE license or ability to obtain one preferred.
• Equally comfortable leading strategy and executing detailed tasks.
• Process‑driven, collaborative, curious, and team‑first.

Outcomes

• Deliver cost-effective, manufacturable systems that raise industry standards.
• Drive projects from big‑picture vision through detailed execution and documentation.
• Help build a high‑trust, high‑performance engineering team with shared ownership.
• Help bring a first‑of‑its‑kind accelerator system to market.
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance

Note:

Company name will be shared upon mutual interest.