Mechanical Engineering Lead (Design)

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc.; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Lead Mechanical Engineer (Design) position focusing on aircraft structures, mission equipment, and mechanical systems. You will design detail parts and assemblies, develop layouts, and generate engineering drawings for complex aerospace projects.

This role requires leadership of cross-functional teams, mentoring colleagues, and overseeing program lifecycle activities while ensuring airworthiness and compliance with FAA/military standards. A DoD Top Secret with SCI clearance readiness and U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 9 years of aircraft design experience.
• Graduate degree with 7 years of aircraft design experience.
• 13 years of experience without a degree.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design detail parts, assemblies, and installations for aircraft structures.
• Research, develop layouts, and prepare engineering drawings.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to meet requirements at minimal cost.
• Mentor team members and oversee program lifecycle activities.
• Ensure compliance with airworthiness, customer and company standards.
• Drive process improvements and risk management.
• Coordinate FAA and military certification activities.
• Obtain DoD Top Secret with SCI clearance readiness.

Skills

3D CAD tools

MS Office

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Graduate degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer (Design) responsible for designing detail parts, assemblies, and installations for aircraft structures, mission equipment, and mechanical systems.

Key Duties Include

• researching, developing layouts, and preparing engineering drawings
• collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet requirements at minimal cost
• using advanced 3D CAD tools for design
• guiding and mentoring team members
• overseeing program lifecycle activities such as proposals, risk assessment, and execution
• ensuring compliance with airworthiness, customer, and company standards
• driving process improvements and risk management
• possessing knowledge of aircraft systems, certification processes, and military standards
• demonstrating strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
• leading large prototype programs and influencing stakeholders
• familiarity with FAA and military aircraft certification requirements
• proficiency in MS Office and ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret with SCI clearance

Qualifications Include

a bachelor’s degree with 9 years of aircraft design experience, graduate degree with 7 years, or 13 years of experience without a degree. U.S. citizenship required. Preferred skills include active security clearance. The role involves working in a fast-paced environment, ensuring program success, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.