Team Lead, Mechanical Engineering

Blue Spark Energy•Houston, TX

9d•Remote

About The Position

The Team Lead, Mechanical Engineer is a hands-on leader responsible for driving project delivery while developing a high-performing, accountable, and innovative team. This role oversees the full lifecycle of mechanical products and solutions—from concept through development, enhancement, testing, and support—ensuring they meet performance, reliability, cost, and compliance standards. In this role you will foster a culture of innovation and accountability, mentor and evaluate team members and champion continuous improvement. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to define technical needs, troubleshoot design challenges, and ensure quality through structured testing and risk management.

Requirements

Master or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, registered or eligible for registration as a P.Eng
Minimum of 10 years’ related experience with the design and development of mechanical products and systems.
Proven experience leading or mentoring mechanical engineering teams in a project or functional environment
Proven expertise in the design, testing, and procurement of complex fit for purpose mechanical designs
High level of proficiency with Solid Works family of products and strength in PDM system set up and management.
Strong experience with engineering simulation tools (e.g., FEA)
Working knowledge of relevant Federal and Industry Regulations, Codes and Standards (IEEE, ANSI, CSA, NEC, etc.)
Intermediate+ proficiency with technical and collaboration tools (Microsoft 365, SharePoint)
Ability to lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing mechanical engineering team, fosters accountability, engagement, and continuous learning Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, leveraging collaboration and creativity
Self-driven with the ability to work autonomously and deliver results under minimal supervision
Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving, and sometimes unstructured environments
Values aligned with company culture: problem solving, teamwork, accountability, and ownership
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence across all organizational levels
Excellent analytical, organizational, and prioritization abilities in dynamic environments
Growth mindset with a passion for emerging technologies and continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

Experience with downhole oilfield tools is an asset.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership
Exercise leadership and provide professional development and support to the electrical team
Ensure the team structure and performance will deliver the short and long-term objectives of the organization.
Product Development and Technical Innovation
Work with internal and external key stakeholders to define specifications and scope of requirements for related projects and solutions
Identify opportunities for improvement/enhancement to current product design
Lead/participate with failure/RCA investigations
Design and deliver timely, cost-effective solutions with a focus on functionality and reliability supported by comprehensive testing and validation practices
Specify, procure, and evaluate new components or technology to be applied or integrated into existing products and solutions
Collect, analyze, interpret, and present field and bench testing data
Cross-Functional Collaboration - Technical/Customer Support
Provide technical support to both internal and external customers (eg training and troubleshooting)
Support the sales and life cycle of BlueSpark® product and solution offerings in collaboration with all levels and departments to capture user needs, identify challenges, and implement improvements
Documentation, Compliance & Industry Engagement
Create, review, revise and maintain all required documentation, specifications, and schematics to ensure accuracy and compliance with the product data management (PDM) and quality management systems (QMS)
Develop and maintain technical knowledge by monitoring relevant and emerging technologies and trends and through participation in key industry events/conferences/committees