Mechanical Machine Design Engineer (Team Lead) - New York State

Mechanical Design Engineer

My client is a growing engineering and manufacturing organization that delivers highly customized equipment and production solutions for complex industrial applications. The business serves a diverse customer base across process industries, advanced manufacturing, and industrial technology markets. With extensive in-house fabrication and engineering capabilities, the company manages projects from concept development through commissioning and production support. The organization continues to invest in automation, advanced fabrication technologies, and the development of its people to support long-term growth and success.

Job Description

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical design engineers.
• Manage resource planning, workload allocation, and project prioritization.
• Oversee the design and development of custom machinery, automation systems, robotics, and tooling.
• Drive engineering best practices, design standards, and technical quality initiatives.
• Lead complex engineering projects from concept through implementation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Participate in customer meetings, design reviews, and technical presentations.
• Prepare project proposals, cost estimates, schedules, and technical documentation.
• Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities and strengthening client relationships.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and innovation.
• Recruit, onboard, and develop engineering talent to support organizational growth.
• Provide technical guidance and support for challenging engineering problems

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of machine design experience within industrial automation, custom equipment, robotics, or related environments.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience using SolidWorks for design and modeling.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing or mentoring engineering teams.
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects while balancing multiple priorities.
• Experience working directly with customers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility highly preferred.
• Experience using SolidWorks FEA and CFD tools.
• Exposure to ISO 9001, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma methodologies.

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary package.
• Annual incentive opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings program.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Employee ownership participation and long-term wealth creation opportunities.
• Exposure to complex, technically challenging manufacturing projects.
• Career advancement within a growing advanced manufacturing organization.
• Collaborative and innovative engineering culture.
• Opportunity to make a measurable impact on operational excellence and business growth.