Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Amatrol • Jeffersonville, IN

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Amatrol is seeking a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer and Project Leader to take ownership of engineering projects and help develop, improve, and support innovative products. The role leads projects from concept through production, working with cross-functional teams and contributing to the direction of new products and engineering efforts. The position is on-site, full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The engineer will design products, assemblies, and components using SolidWorks; create drawings, specifications, and bills of materials; evaluate designs for performance, manufacturability, reliability, and cost; build prototypes; and support testing and validation. The role also manages project schedules, budgets, quality, priorities, and resources, troubleshoots design and production issues, drives continuous improvement, and mentors junior engineers and designers.

Amatrol is a family-owned business established in 1981 that designs and builds training systems to help people learn skills for better jobs. The company describes its environment as collaborative and supportive, with opportunities to influence products and see designs through manufacturing. Applicants must submit a resume showing relevant work experience. The position is not eligible for placement by outside recruitment or staffing agencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years of mechanical design engineering experience.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks and 3D CAD modeling.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, tolerances, and design for manufacturability.
• Experience creating engineering drawings, bills of materials, and technical documentation.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail.
• Submit a resume showing relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, testing, and implementation of new products and systems.
• Manage multiple engineering projects while maintaining schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Design and develop products, assemblies, and components using SolidWorks.
• Create detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of materials.
• Evaluate designs for performance, manufacturability, reliability, and cost effectiveness.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, supply chain, and leadership teams to bring products to life.
• Build prototypes, support testing activities, and validate product performance.
• Troubleshoot design and production issues and develop innovative solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and designers.
• Coordinate project priorities and resources to ensure successful project completion.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute technical expertise to strategic projects.

Benefits

• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Stable, full-time schedule with work-life balance.
• Professional growth and career advancement opportunities.
• Employee lunches, ice cream days, treat cart days, a Christmas luncheon, and other team events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior