Lead Mechanical Engineer Onsite

Kforce Inc

Chandler, AZ

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Best Practices, Business Development, D Programming Language, Electromechanical Systems, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Mentoring, Operations Processes, Performance Metrics, Product Development, Product Lifecycle, Product Programs, Product Testing, Prototyping, Research & Development (R&D), SolidWorks, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Systems Administration/Management, Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Testing, Trade Studies
LOCATION
Chandler, AZ
POSTED
24 days ago

Kforce's clientm, a rapidly growing engineering technology company in Chandler, AZ, is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer/Chief Engineer to lead advanced product development initiatives. This is a 100% onsite role and a direct partnership with the hiring manager.

Position Overview: The Chief Engineer will lead the design and development of advanced electromechanical systems supporting internally and externally funded R&D programs. This role owns the full product lifecycle, from concept through prototype, testing, and transition to production, with applications across UAVs, ground vehicles, aircraft, and infrastructure security systems. This individual will operate with a high degree of autonomy, provide technical leadership, and mentor a small team of engineers while driving engineering excellence and program success.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and development of new products and technologies using SolidWorks
  • Own programs from concept through production, including architecture, execution, and delivery
  • Oversee prototype builds, qualification testing, and product transition to manufacturing
  • Develop and review technical documentation (design reviews, trade studies, test plans/reports, requirements tracking, CDRLs/SDRLs)
  • Maintain and improve legacy products, processes, and standard operating procedures
  • Support bids, proposals, and business development initiatives
  • Establish performance metrics and engineering best practices
  • Lead and mentor 2-3 engineers, including task delegation and technical guidance

About the Company

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Kforce Inc

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1962
WEBSITE
http://www.kforce.com/