Lead Mechanical Engineer

EnerSys Delaware Inc. • Town of Smithtown, NY

2d • $105,000 - $130,000

About The Position

As a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Bren-Tronics, part of EnerSys, you will contribute to designing and developing batteries, chargers, and other complex energy-storage systems. The role calls for growing technical expertise in injection molding and sheet-metal part design. You will collaborate across engineering, management, drafting, technician, and manufacturing teams, and provide technical leadership from prototype development through full-scale production.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience developing products and working in an engineering production department.
• Experience with SolidWorks.
• Practical experience with metal and plastic injection molding.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, materials, and processes.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

• Battery packing experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with management, electrical engineers, drafters, technicians, and manufacturing personnel to design and develop new products.
• Use 3D computer-aided design (CAD) to create designs for systems, assemblies, and components.
• Generate technical drawings and schematics for mechanical systems and components, using configuration-control systems to maintain accuracy and consistency.
• Develop development sources for mechanical system components.
• Perform structural and thermal analyses of designs.
• Provide technical leadership and troubleshooting during construction and refinement of battery-system prototypes through production.
• Facilitate the transition of new battery products from prototype to full-scale production.
• Engineer specialized fixtures and assembly aids for battery production to optimize manufacturing processes and product quality.
• Identify and resolve technical issues within the supply chain.
• Help create and refine project proposals, ensuring technical accuracy, compliance with client requirements, and alignment with organizational goals.

Benefits

• More than three weeks of paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents at a discounted rate.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term disability.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• 401(k) matching at 100% of contributions up to a 6% contribution level.
• Ongoing training and investment in employees’ skills and career development.

What This Job Offers

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