Lead Engineer - Mechanical
Job Title : Lead Engineer- Mechanical
Department : MCAD CoE
Reports to : Manager – NPD CoE
Description Of Essential Duties
- Execute design engineering tasks in support of New Product Development (NPD), Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE), and product improvement projects, ensuring compliance with global engineering standards and practices.
- Develop and deliver high-quality project outputs for customized orders including CAD models, detailed drawings, assemblies, Bills of Materials (BOM), and Change Orders.
- Independently handle complex design projects from concept to production, ensuring accuracy, manufacturability, and alignment with project requirements.
- Provide technical expertise in CAD (Creo and/Or SolidWorks), PLM tools, and sheet metal domain & Molded parts., ensuring robust and optimized designs.
- Support cross-functional collaboration across global teams, ensuring clear communication of technical requirements, risks, and progress.
- Participate in project reviews with internal teams and stakeholders, providing insights, addressing technical challenges, and contributing to design optimization.
- Estimate and plan personal project deliverables, ensuring timely execution while adhering to organizational quality and documentation standards.
- Continuously improve design methodologies, tools, and processes, contributing to efficiency and effectiveness in project execution.
- Share knowledge with junior engineers and peers, providing technical guidance and helping to build team competency in CAD modeling and engineering best practices.
- Take ownership of assigned deliverables, ensuring that designs meet cost, quality, and schedule commitments.
Required Competency For Team Lead
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a strong background in product design and development.
- 7–10 years of hands-on experience with CAD tools, particularly Creo and/Or SolidWorks, with proven expertise in sheet metal design & Moulded parts.
- Proficient in creating and managing large assemblies, complex 3D models, and detailed drawings.
- Strong experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools; Agile or PD Cloud experience will be an advantage.
- Solid understanding of sheet metal fabrication processes and design-for-manufacturability principles.
- Prior exposure to telecom, electrical enclosures, or related fabrication-based product design is preferred.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse and resolve technical challenges independently.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, global environment.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and disciplined, with a strong drive for continuous learning and improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to lead by example, with self-motivation, discipline, and a passion for continuous learning. The Team Lead should be capable of inspiring and organizing the team to achieve project milestones and quality standards.
Time Travel Needed
About The Team
Work AuthorizationNo calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.Equal Opportunity EmployerWe promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.
