Mechanical Engineering Lead

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401K with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Paid-time off

Profit sharing

Job summary

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Lead to drive technical solutions that meet project requirements. This role ensures collaboration between design teams and oversees equipment validation, working closely with both local and remote facilities.

The ideal candidate will have significant project engineering experience, particularly in automated production environments, and proficiency in tools such as NX and SolidWorks. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing integrity, excellence, and passion.

Qualifications

• Experience with multi‑disciplinary project engineering in a production environment.
• Strong aptitude for balancing a high volume of constraints and interdependencies.
• Track record in hitting key project milestones.

Responsibilities

• Ensure technical solutions align with committed functional requirements.
• Own and develop project technical requirements.
• Act as the internal expert on customer processes and products.

Skills

Project engineering

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Proficiency in NX

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

Michigan, USA

Convergix is a global automation systems integrator that serves diverse end markets. We design, build, test, and integrate custom solutions to automate our customers’ operations with a focus on solving unique challenges that others struggle to address. Our mission is to become the ultimate trusted partner to our customers, capable of solving any industrial automation challenge with passionate people, world‑renowned processes and diverse experience.

Learn more about us: https://convergixautomation.com/

The Role

A Mechanical Engineering Lead ensures technical solutions meet project requirements on quality and timeline, drives design teams to resolve gaps, and acts as the internal expert on customer needs. They validate third‑party equipment, mitigate risks, and support both local and remote facilities through strategic collaboration and design oversight. This position reports to Engineering Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure technical solutions align with committed functional requirements across all division projects.
• Own and develop project technical requirements, guiding design teams to resolve gaps.
• Act as the internal expert on customer processes and products to inform design decisions.
• Select and validate third‑party equipment to meet scope and specifications.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead, present and participate in design reviews to ensure alignment with project goals – Timeline, Budget and Quality.
• Collaborate with Project Managers on scope changes to achieve customer and company alignment.
• Provide feedback to Engineering Leaders to improve design standards and reduce errors.
• Support resolution of design issues impacting FAT and SAT approvals.
• Participate in proposal reviews and support customer site visits to capture As‑built conditions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience with multi‑disciplinary project engineering in a production environment.
• Strong aptitude for balancing and documenting a high volume of constraints and interdependencies when tackling system level design challenges.
• Proven track record in hitting key project milestones.
• Direct design experience (conceptual and full solutions) of automated production equipment to understand real‑world challenges and associated risk areas.
• Proficiency in NX – Modeling and Drafting; proficiency in SolidWorks is a plus.
• Experience with developing and evaluating full system processes, material flow, inputs/outputs, throughput and OEE, product handling, process validation, etc.
• Deep understanding of good engineering discipline and best practices.
• Strong analytical and methodical approach to break down complex problems into simple steps.
• Proven organizational, negotiation, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to coach a team on technical concepts in order to create buy‑in.
• Ability to process information, organize and prioritize tasks, exercise sound judgment and work without direct supervision in a team environment.
• Reliable transportation and an ability to travel; Leads should have the ability to travel within the US and Canada.

Desirable

• Relentless pursuit of learning and growth in the world of industrial automation.
• Experience in Automotive industry preferably Body shop – BIW & Closures.
• Design experience using GM tool kit and GM body shop standards – GMD1.
• Proficiency in MS office and engineering calculation software.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.
• Occasionally lifts or moves up to 25 pounds.

Perks of Being Part of the Team

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.
• 401K, including company match.
• Company‑paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage for you and your spouse/children.
• Company‑paid short and long‑term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid‑time off and company‑paid holidays.
• Profit sharing.

What does CONVERGIX value?

• Integrity – Respect, Transparency, Commitment.
• Excellence – Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Collaboration, Communication.
• Passion – Momentum, Sense of Urgency, Growth, Success, Velocity.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions has an accommodation program in place that provides reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources.

Convergix is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law.