Remote Chief Engineer – AI-Driven Mechanical Lead

Zekai; United States; Remote; USD 165,000 - 276,000; Full time

Job summary

Zekai is seeking a Chief Engineer or Senior Mechanical Engineer for a 100% remote AI training project. You will lead multidisciplinary teams to design realistic mechanical tasks, coordinate domain experts, and set clear technical objectives and evaluation criteria.

Ideal candidates have substantial leadership experience in mechanical design and analysis, CAD/FEA skills, and a track record of delivering complex engineering programs across industries. Remote work globally welcome.

Qualifications

• Substantial professional experience as a Chief Engineer or Senior Mechanical Engineer.
• Proven experience leading complex multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Strong expertise in mechanical design, analysis, and verification through testing.
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Design realistic engineering projects involving mechanical design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing, with contributions from other relevant disciplines.
• Translate project objectives into clear design requirements, operating constraints, and measurable acceptance criteria.
• Break complex engineering problems into connected tasks with defined inputs, deliverables, dependencies, and expert responsibilities.

Skills

Mechanical design

Engineering analysis

Project leadership

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

FEA

Simulation tools

Job description

Zekai is seeking a Chief Engineer or Senior Mechanical Engineer for a 100% remote AI training project. You will lead multidisciplinary teams to design realistic mechanical tasks, coordinate domain experts, and set clear technical objectives and evaluation criteria.

Ideal candidates have substantial leadership experience in mechanical design and analysis, CAD/FEA skills, and a track record of delivering complex engineering programs across industries. Remote work globally welcome.