Mechanical Engineering Leader

Lutron Electronics; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutron Electronics in Boston, MA, seeks a Mechanical Engineering Leader to guide a team of engineers in developing innovative, high-quality products for lighting and shading controls. You will mentor engineers, drive design across aesthetics, function, manufacturability, and lifecycle, and partner with manufacturing and purchasing to optimize tooling and processes.

The role emphasizes leadership, hands-on involvement, and staying current with new technologies while maintaining alignment with

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Engineering Science.
• Minimum cumulative GPA 3.00 for all degrees earned.
• 10+ years of industry experience in mechanical product design.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals (beam bending, static analysis, material properties, heat transfer, etc.).
• Familiarity and hands-on experience with injection molding, stamping, forming, extrusion, and machining.
• Willingness to travel 10% of the time, sometimes with limited notice.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering of efficient, scalable, high-quality systems upon which world-class products can be built.
• Integrate all aspects of design: aesthetics, function, user interface, manufacturability, lifecycle.
• Assure a high standard of quality in your own work and in your team’s work via design practices, testing, and reviews.
• Supervise, mentor, and coach colleagues, expanding team effectiveness and providing performance feedback.
• Lead by example and help the team meet deliverables by working alongside them.
• Champion clear communication of technical information with deep fundamental understanding.
• Identify cost reduction and product improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing and other locations to introduce new products and components.
• Identify, propose, and implement improvements to tools, equipment, and lab space.
• Work with purchasing to source and qualify production tooling.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and customer issues with proactive problem-solving.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, materials, manufacturing methods, and industry trends.
• Stay aligned to Lutron’s culture and values.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

GPA 3.0+

Tools

3D Modeling

FEA

Tolerance Analysis

DFM

FMEA

Job description

Overview

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc has an immediate opening for a highly motivated Mechanical Engineering Leader in Boston, MA. In this role, you would be a key part of leading engineers developing innovative and high-quality products that maintain and expand our market position as the world leader in automated lighting and shades. You will have the opportunity to join a dynamic group, not only learning from experiences and from one another, but providing mentorship to the team to expand their knowledge and capability. We are always seeking to discover new technologies, materials, as well as design techniques and aesthetics. The products and systems you develop are destined for use in the most cutting-edge residential and commercial environments.

As a technical leader, you will be counted on to develop the engineering talent and strengthen the team’s capabilities. Our engineers contribute to all phases of the product life cycle from initial concept and prototyping of product and tooling to supporting production. The broad scope of opportunities at Lutron allows the curious and hard-working to succeed. We are looking for candidates that have a commitment to learning and developing their own skillset. Ideal candidates are positive self-starters that are open to sharing ideas to contribute to the improvement of the entire team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering of efficient, scalable, and high-quality systems upon which world-class products can easily be built.
• Integrate all aspects of design: aesthetics, function, user interface, manufacturability, lifecycle.
• Assure a high standard of quality in your own work and in the work of your team members via good design practices, process improvements, world class safety, and smart testing and review practices.
• Supervise, mentor, and coach colleagues to expand the effectiveness of those around you, while mentoring engineers and providing feedback on performance.
• Lead by example. Take a hands‑on role in helping the team meet its deliverables. Develop team members by actively working beside them to complete their tasks.
• Champion clear, concise communication of technical information backed by deep fundamental understanding of the underlying principles.
• Identify cost reduction and product improvement opportunities.
• Assure effective use of 3D modeling, FEA, tolerance analysis, DFM,FMEA to meet project goals. Rapidly iterate through the design process to arrive at a solution that meets cost, quality and delivery objectives while meeting key product specifications.
• Collaborate with team members cross-functionally in our manufacturing facilities and other locations to introduce new products and components, using your excellent communication skills.
• Identify, propose, and implement improvements to the tools, equipment, and lab space to ensure the effectiveness of mechanical engineering function in the office.
• Work closely with our purchasing team and vendors to source and qualify production tooling.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and customer issues with your enthusiastic, creative, and resilient problem‑solving skills.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, materials, manufacturing methods, and industry trends.
• Stay aligned to Lutron’s culture and values

Values

• Be passionate
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing markets
• Be an innovative thinker
• Be customer focused

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Engineering Science
• Minimum, cumulative GPA of 3.00 for all degrees earned
• 10 or more years of industry experience in the field of mechanical product design. Experience with high-quality, high-volume consumer products is a plus.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals (beam bending, static analysis, material properties, heat transfer, etc.)
• Familiarity and hands‑on experience with various manufacturing processes including injection molding, stamping, forming, extrusion, and machining
• Willingness to travel 10% of the time, sometimes with limited notice, to support our customers and the needs of the business.
• You are authorized to work in the U.S. and will not require Lutron to sponsor you for any work visa, such as an H-1B, either immediately or at any time in the future. Lutron does not offer work visa sponsorship for this position.

Starting pay: $133,500 - $167,500 per year; Lutron's employee benefits include 401k match, health, dental, and life insurance, paid vacation (amount based on tenure with the company), flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement programs.

Lutron Electronics’ position as theworldwide leader in innovative lighting control and shading solutions has enabled consistent, annual growth. Our company has cultivated a reputation of unsurpassed quality, a broad range of technologies and product offerings, and a strong commitment to servicing our worldwide customers. This has allowed the company to invest in developing new technologies and services, expand our technical capabilities and global presence, and to find and retain the best talent. Build your career with Lutron where you will enjoy competitive compensation and benefits while exploring many options for continued growth and education. Make a difference every day in our dynamic, people-centric, technology-driven organization. For more information, view our website at www.lutron.com.

Lutron Electronics is an Equal Opportunity – Affinece Action – Employer. We welcome qualified, motivated applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.