Mechanical Engineering Project Lead

IPTE; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

IPTE, LLC, based in Alpharetta, GA, seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineering Project Leader to define mechanical concepts, lead a multidisciplinary team, and translate client requirements into clear technical direction.

The role emphasizes hands-on design leadership, schedule discipline, and quality requirements. Travel up to 25% nationally and internationally is expected; strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, electromechanics, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience designing industrial automation equipment and production systems.
• Experience in Automotive and/or Electronics industries is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical engineering and design team throughout the complete project lifecycle, from initial concept through final design and implementation.
• Establish the overall mechanical design direction, defining concept, architecture, approach, and key design decisions to meet project objectives.
• Translate customer requirements, budgets, and schedules into clear technical objectives for the design team.
• Break projects into manageable tasks, assign responsibilities, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Monitor progress, identify delays or constraints early, and take corrective action.
• Provide technical leadership without taking ownership of work that should be done by the design team.
• Review ongoing work and ensure designs align with objectives and concept.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including designers, controls engineers, purchasers, technicians, contractors, suppliers, and customers.
• Mentor and develop designers and engineers with coaching and opportunities for increased responsibility.
• Foster an accountable, collaborative project team environment and align work with ISO 9001 standards.

Skills

Project leadership

Mechanical design

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Customer communication

Mentoring/coaching

Planning & scheduling

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineering Project Leader that provides technical leadership and direction for mechanical engineering projects from concept through completion. This could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Job summary

This role defines the overall mechanical concept and design approach, establishes priorities, assigns work, and leads designers and engineers in executing the design. The Project Leader translates customer requirements, schedules, budgets, and performance expectations into clear technical direction, while maintaining team focus, resolving technical challenges, making timely decisions, and ensuring projects remain on schedule and meet quality and performance requirements.

Competence

• Strong project leadership skills with the ability to organize, direct, and maintain focus within a multidisciplinary design team.
• Ability to define mechanical concepts and translate customer requirements into clear design direction.
• Proven ability to delegate work, establish priorities, monitor progress, and hold team members accountable for commitments.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, automation equipment, and components used in custom machinery.
• Strong mechanical design capability with the ability to develop and execute designs independently while providing technical leadership, direction, and guidance to other designers and engineers. The Project Leader is expected to remain actively involved in hands‑on design work while leading the overall project and design team
• Strong organizational skills with a results‑oriented approach and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with customers, project managers, engineers, designers, technicians, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to identify potential schedule, technical, cost, and resource issues and take action before they impact the project.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365 applications.
• Ability to work independently while providing effective leadership within a team environment.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25%, both nationally and internationally

Qualifications/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electromechanics, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in designing industrial automation equipment, with extensive involvement in production equipment and manufacturing systems.
• Experience within the Automotive and/or Electronics industry is strongly preferred.

Functions & Scope

• Lead the mechanical engineering and design team throughout the complete project lifecycle, from initial concept through final design and implementation.
• Establish the overall mechanical design direction, defining the concept, architecture, approach, and key design decisions required to meet project objectives.
• Translate customer requirements, specifications, budgets, and schedules into clear technical objectives and actionable direction for the design team.
• Break projects into manageable tasks, establish priorities, assign responsibilities, and ensure team members understand expectations and deadlines.
• Keep the design team focused on the highest-priority activities and proactively address distractions, roadblocks, or competing priorities that could affect project progress.
• Monitor team progress against project schedules and milestones, identifying delays or resource constraints early and taking corrective action.
• Provide technical leadership and direction without unnecessarily taking ownership of work that should be executed by the design team.
• Review work in progress, provide feedback, and ensure designs remain aligned with the established concept and project objectives.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including design engineers, controls engineers, purchasers, technicians, contractors, suppliers, and customers as needed.
• Troubleshoot and problem‑solve technical challenges as they arise, maintaining project momentum and quality standards.
• Mentor and develop designers and engineers by providing technical guidance, coaching, and opportunities for increased responsibility.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and results‑oriented project team environment.
• Promote and maintain the organization and work in a standardized manner according to ISO 9001.

What We Offer

Salary for this position will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits, including healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off, will be discussed during the interview process.

Location

This position is based in Alpharetta, GA, USA.

IPTE, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. At IPTE, LLC we are committed to attracting and retaining a qualified and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.