Lead Mechanical Engineer

Manpower, Inc.; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup seeks a Lead Mechanical Engineer to guide mechanical design and development from concept through detailed design. You will own key deliverables, mentor engineers, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet requirements and enable manufacturability.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical direction, and continuous improvement within a collaborative engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading mechanical engineering work with design, analysis, and documentation.
• Proficiency with mechanical design tools and engineering documentation practices.
• Ability to translate requirements into technical solutions and manage design changes.
• Excellent communication to coordinate with internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering activities from concept through detailed design, ensuring designs meet technical requirements and project goals.
• Own engineering deliverables such as calculations, drawings, specifications, and documentation, coordinating updates as requirements evolve.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues, support design reviews, and drive solutions that improve performance and manufacturability.
• Provide technical guidance to team members by reviewing work, mentoring on best practices, and helping maintain engineering standards.
• Support testing, validation, and troubleshooting efforts by analyzing results, identifying root causes, and recommending corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical design

Technical communication

Problem solving

Mentoring

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Our client, an engineering-focused organization, is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join their team. As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will be part of the engineering organization supporting mechanical design and development initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical leadership, clear communication, and a continuous-improvement mindset that will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title:Lead Mechanical Engineer

What's the Job?

• Lead mechanical engineering activities from concept through detailed design, ensuring designs meet technical requirements and project goals.
• Own engineering deliverables such as calculations, drawings, specifications, and documentation, coordinating updates as requirements evolve.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues, support design reviews, and drive solutions that improve performance and manufacturability.
• Provide technical guidance to team members by reviewing work, mentoring on best practices, and helping maintain engineering standards.
• Support testing, validation, and troubleshooting efforts by analyzing results, identifying root causes, and recommending corrective actions.

What's Needed?

• Experience leading mechanical engineering work, including design, analysis, and documentation for engineered systems or components.
• Strong proficiency with mechanical design tools and engineering documentation practices used to produce accurate, build-ready outputs.
• Ability to interpret requirements, translate them into technical solutions, and manage design changes responsibly.
• Excellent communication skills to coordinate with internal stakeholders and clearly present technical findings.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with a focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to step into a leadership role where your technical direction directly supports successful engineering outcomes.
• Engage in meaningful mechanical engineering work that blends design execution with practical troubleshooting and validation.
• Work within a collaborative environment where cross-functional input is valued and engineering standards are upheld.
• Contribute to a team culture focused on quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Build long-term career momentum by strengthening your leadership and technical influence on complex projects.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.