Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer and Project Leader

Full-Time | On-Site | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Design Products That Make a Difference:

Are you the type of engineer who enjoys turning ideas into real-world solutions? Do you like solving complex problems, collaborating with talented people, and seeing your designs move from concept to production? We're looking for a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer and Project Leader who is passionate about engineering and excited to take ownership of projects. In this role, you'll work closely with cross-functional teams to create, improve, and support innovative products while helping drive the future of our engineering efforts. This is an opportunity to join a team that values creativity, practical problem-solving, continuous improvement, and collaboration.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead the design, development, testing, and implementation of new products and systems.
• Manage multiple engineering projects while maintaining schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Design and develop products, assemblies, and components using SolidWorks.
• Create detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of materials.
• Evaluate designs for performance, manufacturability, reliability, and cost effectiveness.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, supply chain, and leadership teams to bring products to life.
• Build prototypes, support testing activities, and validate product performance.
• Troubleshoot design and production issues and develop innovative solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and designers.
• Coordinate project priorities and resources to ensure successful project completion.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute technical expertise to strategic projects.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years of mechanical design engineering experience.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks and 3D CAD modeling.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, tolerances, and design for manufacturability.
• Experience creating engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Lead exciting product development projects from idea to launch.
• Work alongside talented professionals who value innovation and teamwork.
• Influence the design and direction of new products.
• See the direct impact of your work on customers and company growth.
• Challenging and meaningful engineering work.
• Opportunities to lead projects and make a visible impact.
• Collaborative team environment where ideas are valued.
• Stable, full-time schedule with work-life balance.
• Professional growth and career advancement opportunities.
• The chance to work on products from design through manufacturing and see your ideas become reality.

Life at Amatrol:

• We're committed to you being happy inside and outside of work. We offer paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), everyone works day shift so you can rest and spend time with your family and hobbies.
• We like to have fun! We have employee lunches, ice cream days, treat cart days, a Christmas luncheon, and other events that allow us to enjoy life and bond as a team.
• You will be part of something special. Amatrol is a long-standing family-owned business since 1981. We design and build training systems that help people learn the skills needed to get better jobs.
• You will be part of a team – not just a number in a big company.

To be considered, candidates must submit a resume showing relevant work experience. If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please contact Human Resources. Amatrol, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer.

*This position is not eligible for placement by outside recruitment or staffing agencies.