Mechanical Lead

EVS Broadcast Equipment; Allendale Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 97,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401K plan with company match

Training and internal mobility

Job summary

EVS Broadcast Equipment in Allendale Charter Township, MI, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer / Technical Lead to own the mechanical architecture across products from concept to production. You will drive design decisions, ensure manufacturability, and collaborate with Hardware, Software, and Production teams to deliver reliable mechanical solutions.

You will lead a small team of 2–3 engineers and focus on materials, thermal management, acoustics, vibration and EMC constraints, balancing

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 6+ years of experience in mechanical design and manufacturing with emphasis on drive mechanisms, gears, motors and precision electromechanical devices.
• Strong understanding of all aspects of new product development and CAD proficiency in SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Own the mechanical architecture and design of electronic equipment, including enclosures, chassis, assemblies and mechanical interfaces.
• Act as the internal expert on materials, manufacturing processes, thermal management, acoustics, vibration and EMC-related mechanical constraints.
• Lead CAD development, including complex 3D designs and relevant simulation/analysis activities.
• Drive mechanical activities throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept to production.
• Ensure appropriate design reviews, verification and configuration management.
• Work closely with suppliers and manufacturing partners on component development, tooling, qualification and production ramp-up.
• Ensure mechanical documentation, BOMs and production data are accurate and delivered on time.
• Resolve mechanical issues through structured root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of 2–3 mechanical engineers/designers.

Skills

SolidWorks

Mechanical design

Team leadership

Thermal management

EMC constraints

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Globally recognized as the leader in live video technology for broadcast and new media productions, our passion, and purpose are to help our customers craft compelling stories that trigger the highest return on emotion. Our comprehensive range of solutions enables media companies and content creators to deliver the most gripping live sports images, buzzing entertainment shows, and breaking news content to billions of viewers every day – and in real-time. Scope As Mechanical Lead, you will be the technical reference for mechanical design across our products, from concept to industrialisation and end of life.You will be responsible for the technical quality and on-time delivery of the mechanical scope of your programs, while working closely with Hardware, Software, Integration, Production, Quality, Supply Chain and Product Management teams. You will also lead a small team of mechanical engineers and designers, with people leadership representing no more than 20% of your role. The position is therefore primarily focused on hands‑on technical leadership and engineering expertise. You are looking for a role where you can remain technically hands‑on while having a real impact on product architecture, engineering decisions and the development of a small team? This position could be the right opportunity for you.

Job Description Technical leadership & design

• Own the mechanical architecture and design of electronic equipment, including enclosures, chassis, assemblies and mechanical interfaces.
• Act as the internal expert on materials, manufacturing processes, thermal management, acoustics, vibration and EMC‑related mechanical constraints.
• Make design choices balancing performance, cost, manufacturability, serviceability and time‑to‑market.
• Promote reusable mechanical platforms and Design for Manufacturing, Assembly and Test principles.
• Lead CAD development, including complex 3D designs and relevant simulation/analysis activities.

Development & industrialization

• Drive mechanical activities throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept and prototyping through qualification and production.
• Ensure appropriate design reviews, verification and configuration management.
• Work closely with suppliers and manufacturing partners on component development, tooling, qualification and production ramp‑up.
• Ensure mechanical documentation, BOMs and production data are accurate and delivered on time.
• Resolve mechanical issues through structured root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.

Delivery & team leadership

• Own the planning, quality, risks and delivery of the mechanical scope across assigned programs.
• Anticipate technical, cost, capacity and manufacturing risks and drive appropriate mitigation.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of 2–3 mechanical engineers/designers.
• Foster knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the mechanical domain.
• Contribute to the evolution of mechanical standards, processes, technologies and platforms.

Profile

We are looking for a senior mechanical engineer / technical lead with strong experience in the design and industrialization of electronic equipment. Your technical background

• Bachelor or Master degree in mechanical engineering or equal.6+ years of experience in mechanical design and manufacturing mechanical, product development and engineering with an emphasis on drive mechanisms, gears, motors and precision electromechanical devices.
• Strong understanding of all aspects of new product developmentProficient in computer‑aided 3D & 2D parametric design in Solidworks

Solid knowledge of materials, mechanical interfaces, thermal management, acoustics, vibration and EMC constraints

• Experience with performing tolerance analysis on complex assemblies
• Experience designing production parts using a wide range of manufacturing and finishing methods
• Experience performing DFM, DFA, Failure Analysis, and FFF issue resolutionUnderstanding of ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning tolerancing drawing standards

Your leadership & mindset

• Able to act as a technical reference and mentor for other engineers.
• Experience leading or coordinating a small engineering team.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Pragmatic approach to balancing technical performance, cost, quality and time‑to‑market.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a multidisciplinary environment.
• High level of ownership, autonomy and commitment to engineering excellence.

Offer

• Offered wage : from $ 107 784 annual (+ depending on experience)Becoming part of the EVS Team not only means that you will receive a competitive wage in line with your skills and the market, but also healthcare benefits.
• EVS offers comprehensive healthcare coverage for you and your eligible family members, paid at 80% by the company.
• We also provide a Savings Plan (401K) in which the company will match up to 4% of your pay.
• EVS will also give you the tools to develop your skills and your career by providing training and internal mobility opportunities.
• You will benefit from being part of a friendly and lively work environment driven by ambitious goals and supported by a dynamic, innovative team that brings out the best in motivated individuals.
• EVS is also proud to foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
• Discover more about what makes EVS an exceptional place to work by visiting our website.

A background check will be conducted in accordance with applicable laws. Employment with EVS is contingent upon the successful completion of this background check.