Mechanical Engineering Lead

Veriipro; New Holland (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Veriipro is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead engineering activities across diverse projects. The role involves overseeing complex mechanical designs and ensuring technical robustness through practical design testing and validation.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in mechanical design and analysis. Strong proficiency in CAD tools and materials science is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, analysis, and testing.
• Strong expertise in materials science for mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering activities across multiple projects.
• Define engineering design requirements with MBSE principles.
• Perform feasibility studies and design validation testing.
• Oversee development of mechanical designs and manufacturing documentation.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve technical challenges.

Skills

Mechanical design

Material selection

CAD tools

Thermal analysis

Manufacturing processes

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

AutoCAD

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering activities across multiple projects, including design, development, and testing of complex mechanical systems, structural components, and equipment assemblies.
• Define engineering design requirements and ensure alignment with program objectives using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles.
• Perform feasibility studies, prototype development, and design validation testing to ensure technical robustness.
• Oversee and contribute to detailed mechanical designs, engineering drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, technicians, and junior engineers to achieve project milestones and resolve technical challenges.
• Act as the technical authority for troubleshooting and resolving complex mechanical system issues.
• Drive design innovation to improve performance, maintainability, manufacturability, and reliability in harsh/rugged environments.
• Review, prepare, and approve technical documentation including engineering reports, test procedures, and variance analysis.
• Interface with program management to communicate technical risks, propose solutions, and ensure alignment with delivery objectives.
• Lead vendor technical evaluations and review procurement and supplier deliverables for compliance.
• Participate in and lead design reviews, ensuring adherence to engineering standards and best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to building team technical capability.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, analysis, and testing.

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in materials science and material selection for mechanical/structural systems.
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or AutoCAD.
• Experience designing mechanical components including enclosures, mounts, multi-part assemblies, heat exchangers, and structural systems.
• Strong knowledge of thermal analysis, stress analysis, vibration, and fatigue analysis.
• Hands‑on experience with manufacturing processes: machining, additive manufacturing, welding, and sheet metal fabrication.
• Ability to interpret mechanical and electro‑mechanical drawings for system integration.

Additional Skills

• Experience leading cross‑functional or multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong technical documentation skills (test plans, specifications, technical reports).
• Ability to manage technical risks and deliver within tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder presentation skills