Lead Design Engineer
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| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$100 - $110 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Plymouth, Minnesota |
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Job Description
Job Description
Our client is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to serve as a senior-level technical leader within their packaging design organization. This role combines advanced mechanical design responsibilities with technical mentorship and design leadership, supporting a team of engineers while remaining hands-on in product and tooling development.
The Lead Mechanical Engineer will help drive design standards, mentor junior and mid-level engineers, and act as a technical bridge between engineering, manufacturing, and leadership—while contributing directly to high-impact packaging programs.
Salary: 100-110K
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of complex thermoformed packaging solutions and tooling
- Provide technical direction and mentorship to other mechanical/design engineers
- Review and approve designs, drawings, and engineering documentation
- Guide best practices for CAD modeling, DFM, and design standards
- Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, sales, and customers
- Support new product introductions, process improvements, and equipment integration
- Assist in troubleshooting production and field issues from a design perspective
- Champion sustainability, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Senior-level mechanical design experience with demonstrated technical leadership
- Strong background in plastics, packaging, or high-volume manufacturing environments
- Advanced CAD proficiency and experience setting design standards
- Proven ability to mentor engineers and influence without direct authority
- Comfortable balancing hands-on design work with leadership responsibilities
Why This Role Stands Out:
- True lead engineer role with influence over design direction and standards
- Opportunity to mentor and shape a growing engineering team
- Work on innovative, sustainable packaging solutions in regulated markets
- Long-term stability with a well-established manufacturer investing in growth and technology
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