Mechanical Lead

About the Position

Mechanical Lead

T-Motion

Location: USA - Allendale

As Mechanical Lead, you will be the technical reference for mechanical design across our products, from concept to industrialization 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 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

Technical Background

• Bachelor or Master degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 6+ years of experience in mechanical design and manufacturing, product development, and engineering with an emphasis on drive mechanisms, gears, motors, and precision electromechanical devices.
• Strong understanding of all aspects of new product development.
• Proficient 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 resolution.
• Understanding of ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning tolerancing drawing standards.

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.

We Offer

• Competitive salary: $135,000 annual (flexible depending on experience)
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage for you and your eligible family members, paid at 80% by the company.
• Savings Plan (401K) in which the company will match up to 4% of your pay.
• Opportunities for training and internal mobility.
• Friendly and lively work environment driven by ambitious goals and supported by a dynamic, innovative team.
• Inclusive workplace where diversity is valued.

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

About the Company

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