Senior Electro-Mechanical Design Lead

Current Power Solutions, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Current Power Solutions, Inc seeks a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the Mechanical Design team, act as the technical authority for electro‑mechanical design, and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables across projects.

The role partners with the Engineering Manager and cross-functional leaders to optimize layouts, manufacturability, and system integration of enclosures, frames, and assemblies. Responsibilities include supervising staff, planning resources, reviewing 3D models and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in electro-mechanical design in industrial environments.
• Experience leading mechanical design teams and performance management.
• Proficient in 3D CAD and PDM tools (SolidWorks, Inventor).
• Ability to develop and approve complex drawings and packages.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise, coach, and develop the Mechanical Design team, including work assignments, goal setting, feedback, performance management, and career development.
• Plan and balance mechanical design resources across active projects in coordination with the Engineering Manager and project leadership.
• Establish team priorities, schedules, and execution plans; monitor progress and take corrective action when cost, quality, or schedule performance is at risk.
• Lead recruiting, onboarding, training, and cross‑training activities needed to maintain team capability and coverage.
• Create an inclusive, accountable work environment that promotes collaboration, ownership, sound judgment, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate expectations, decisions, project status, and technical risks clearly to team members, managers, customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Serve as the technical authority for mechanical design of electrical enclosures, skids, frames, structural assemblies, and integrated electro‑mechanical equipment.
• Review and approve 3D models, fabrication drawings, bills of material, and assembly documentation before release.
• Lead mechanical analysis and design validation for structural integrity, thermal performance, vibration, environmental exposure, and service conditions.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable industry standards, customer specifications, safety requirements, and internal engineering practices.
• Define and maintain mechanical design standards, CAD/PDM practices, drawing conventions, part numbering, and bill of materials governance.
• Coordinate with Electrical Engineers to optimize component layout, cable routing, clearances, access, cooling, and serviceability.
• Partner with Operations and fabrication personnel to improve manufacturability, assembly efficiency, quality, and field installation.
• Support Supply Chain through vendor selection, component specifications, make/buy decisions, and technical evaluations.
• Facilitate design reviews, risk assessments, project planning, and structured problem resolution throughout the product lifecycle.
• Resolve complex electro‑mechanical design issues and provide hands‑on technical guidance to designers and cross‑functional teams.
• Support prototype builds, testing, certification activities, field investigations, and design changes as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Design review

Mechanical analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

CAD/PLM tools

Job description

Current Power Solutions, Inc seeks a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the Mechanical Design team, act as the technical authority for electro‑mechanical design, and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables across projects.

The role partners with the Engineering Manager and cross-functional leaders to optimize layouts, manufacturability, and system integration of enclosures, frames, and assemblies. Responsibilities include supervising staff, planning resources, reviewing 3D models and