Lead Mechanical Engineer

faithtechnologies; Menasha (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Faith Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to design and lead a team responsible for mechanical and electro-mechanical components across renewable energy, microgrid, EV charging, crypto mining, and data-center markets.

You will guide the design engineering team, aligning activities with project timelines, mentoring designers and engineers, and ensuring products are manufacturable and serviceable. Strong CAD skills and energy-industry experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of experience; 10 years preferred in product design.
• Proficiency with 2D/3D CAD software (Inventor, CATIA, SolidWorks, Creo).
• Experience with structural enclosures, mechanical assemblies, HVAC, piping, and energy devices.
• Experience leading teams and coaching engineers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of the engineering team.
• Provide coaching and development opportunities.
• Develop design scope and timelines for engineering projects.
• Meet project requirements and timelines.
• Create and update design standards and documentation.
• Support design of mechanical components and sub-systems for power/low voltage products.
• Perform complex design calculations and ensure compliance with standards.
• Interact with cross-functional teams regularly.
• Produce 2D prints and 3D models at system level.
• Manage Bills of Materials and Change Notices.

Skills

CAD Software

Team Leadership

Mechanical Design

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Inventor

CATIA

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

You’ve discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And ─ as “one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America” ─ is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care.

This Lead Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for designing and leading other team members in specifying mechanical and electro-mechanical parts and assemblies that will be used within products that are used within the renewable energy, microgrid, EV charging, crypto mining, and data center markets.

The Lead Mechanical Engineer will support the Design Engineering team in the design and qualification of mechanical components, sub-systems, multi-level assemblies, and system architecture of various products that are used within the energy industry. This position will also work with other disciplines within the organization to understand customer and market requirements, design products to be easy to both manufacture and assemble, support products as they go through the Product Development Process, and support service and aftermarket needs.

This position will direct other team members within the Design Engineering team in design activities and along with aligning these activities to the project timelines. These team members will be both designers and engineers. This position will provide coaching and mentoring for their team through regular interactions to provide scope and direction for project tasks along with providing growth opportunities to their team.

The ability to understand high-level requirements and create detail-level requirements and designs will be key to meeting project objectives. This position will lead the development of engineering scope and direction for projects within the business.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Experience: Minimum 8 years of experience, 10 years of product design experience preferred

• Working knowledge in 2D/3D CAD design software (Inventor, CATIA, SolidWorks, Creo)
• Significant experience with structural enclosures, mechanical assemblies, HVAC systems, mechanical piping, firefighting systems, and power generation
• Problem solving skills, root cause analysis, and corrective action experience
• Experience in Bill of Material creation and Change Notice processes
• Design experience in electrical components or equipment within the energy industry preferred
• Design experience with programming languages and controls software preferred
• Manufacturing and field support experience preferred
• Experience in leading other team members preferred

Travel: 10-25%

Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday. Works a sufficient schedule to meet the expectations of the role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of their engineering team.
• Provides coaching and development opportunities for their team through regular interactions.
• Develops the design scope and timeline for their discipline within engineering projects.
• Responsible for meeting project requirements and timelines
• Research, create, and update engineering design standards to promote best practices.
• Supports the design of mechanical components and sub-systems for power/low voltage products including component selection, general layouts, assembly design and installation.
• Performs complex design calculations to ensure design compliance with project requirements or reviews others work for correctness.
• Studies and understands related government and industry standards that govern the products being developed.
• Produce relevant documentation needed to meet project goals, mechanical layouts, mechanical component prints, mechanical assemblies, and compliance documents.
• Interacts with the Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Industrial Engineering staff on a regular basis.
• Participate and present technical information during design meetings or reviews.
• Supports the creation of 2D prints and 3D models at a system level
• Help develop product Bill of Material structures to allow for modularity and configurability of products.
• Reviews Bills of Materials and Change Notices to release components and assemblies.
• Support costing activities to ensure pricing targets are achieved at the project level.
• Supports the creation of technical manuals for operation and maintenance of related products.
• Provide technical assistance for prototype and pilot builds along with production support as needed.
• Works with suppliers to integrate various components into higher level system designs.
• Supports service, aftermarket, and installation teams as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive?

If you’re energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what’s possible for your future.

Once you’re a team member, you’re supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You’re officially in the driver’s seat of your career, and FTI’s career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success.

Benefits are the Game-Changer

We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You’re invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here. If you’re ready to learn more about your career with FTI.

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background and drug test