Lead Engineer (Equipment Manufacturing)

Qualifications: Required Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, agricultural engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline. Approximately five or more years of relevant engineering experience involving mechanical products, machinery, manufacturing, or comparable equipment. Demonstrated ability to take mechanical products from concept through design, testing, documentation, release, and production support. Strong proficiency with a 3-D CAD platform such as Solid Edge, Solid Works, or Autodesk Inventor, including production-ready drawings and assemblies. Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, tolerancing, bills of materials, engineering change control, measurement tools, and structured problem-solving. Ability to lead and develop less-experienced technical employees, delegate effectively, review work, and remain accountable for department output. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical issues to executives, customers, and manufacturing personnel. Sound judgment, organization, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a hands-on manufacturing environment. Success Measures Engineering projects meet agreed scope, schedule, quality, cost, and documentation expectations. Released designs and changes are accurate, manufacturable, traceable, and supported by appropriate testing and documentation. Manufacturing and customer escalations receive timely, technically sound resolution and effective follow-through. The Engineering Associate develops increasing capability and ownership while receiving appropriate direction and review. Executive priorities are converted into visible engineering plans, risks are escalated early, and commitments are managed reliably.