Mechanical Engineering
Lead Mechanical Engineer
New York, NY
$157,000 to $199,000 a year
The employer is a packaging manufacturer running high-speed production lines across several plants.
The employer is looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer in New York, NY. In this role you will set technical direction alongside an experienced mechanical engineering team and take real ownership of your work. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is on site at our New York location.
What you’ll do
- Design mechanical components and assemblies in SolidWorks
- Build and test prototypes, then iterate on the results
- Manage engineering change orders and documentation
- Work with suppliers and manufacturing on design for manufacturability
- Run tolerance stack-ups and apply GD&T to drawings
- Perform FEA and hand calculations to validate designs
- 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
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, Creo or NX
- A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery
Nice to have
- Experience with ANSYS or Abaqus
- Experience with injection molding or sheet-metal design
Compensation and benefits
The pay range for this position in New York, NY is $157,000 – $199,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.
- Employee assistance program
- Annual professional development and certification budget
- Life insurance
- Paid professional licensing and society memberships
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
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.
