Lead Engineer Product Design

Drive product enhancements and design changes, ensuring smooth navigation through the ECO process with precision and care. Demonstrate a proven understanding and hands-on expertise in GD&T and tolerance stack-up, ensuring engineering accuracy and precision. Apply strong problem-solving skills and critical thinking to address complex engineering challenges using structured techniques. Apply problem-solving tools optimally. Develop innovative solutions to optimize processes, products, and systems. Collaborate with multi-functional teams to drive technical perfection and project success. Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring issues. Review designs, processes, and systems to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices. Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Lead testing, experiments, and simulations to validate design concepts and improve performance. Provide technical expertise to support the manufacturing process, assisting with production line setup and quality control. Demonstrate awareness of electronics and instrumentation, contributing to multidisciplinary projects. Work collaboratively in a team environment, ensuring seamless coordination across departments. Identify design-for-manufacturability, product enhancement, and cost-reduction opportunities. Support continuous improvement initiatives in engineering processes and methodologies. Required Education, Experience, & Skills: Bachelors or Master s degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering validated experience in engineering roles with a strong focus on product design. Consistent track record to analyze data, identify patterns, and develop effective solutions. Hands-on experience with solving tools, methodologies, and standard processes. Experience with design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) to optimize production processes. Strong knowledge of engineering principles, industry regulations, and quality standards. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work independently and lead projects effectively. Preferred Education, Experience & Skills: Experience with Hazardous Location Certifications (ATEX, IECEx, CSA, etc. ). Prior experience working with pneumatic, hydraulic, or electrical valve actuators is preferred. Strong understanding of castings, motors, gears, bearings and springs. Understanding of CAD tools like Solid Edge, Creo; PLM tools like Teamcenter, Innovia and ERP systems like Oracle. will be preferred.