Mechanical Engineering
Lead Mechanical Engineer
Sparks, NV
$121,000 to $154,000 a year
The employer is a maker of motors, drives and motion-control systems for industrial equipment.
As a Lead Mechanical Engineer with the employer, you will set technical direction and help shape how the mechanical engineering team works. This position is based in Sparks, NV. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is on site at our Sparks location.
What you’ll do
- Build and test prototypes, then iterate on the results
- Work with suppliers and manufacturing on design for manufacturability
- Run tolerance stack-ups and apply GD&T to drawings
- Manage engineering change orders and documentation
- Design mechanical components and assemblies in SolidWorks
- Mentor junior engineers and review their work
- Set technical standards and guide decisions across multiple projects
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 8+ years of relevant professional experience
- Hands-on prototyping and testing experience
- Working knowledge of GD&T
- Understanding of common manufacturing processes
- A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery
Nice to have
- Experience with injection molding or sheet-metal design
- Experience with ANSYS or Abaqus
Compensation and benefits
The pay range for this position in Sparks, NV is $121,000 – $154,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Commuter benefits
- Flexible spending accounts
- Medical, dental and vision insurance starting on day one
- Paid professional licensing and society memberships
The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
