A lead mechanical engineer is responsible for the design, development, and testing of mechanical systems and components. They may work on a variety of projects. In each project, the lead mechanical engineer must ensure that the system or component meets all safety and performance requirements. With the right skills and experience, a lead mechanical engineer can find plenty of job opportunities in these growing industries.
Lead Mechanical Engineer job duties include:
- managing and directing the work of a team of engineers, technicians and support staff
- develop, implement and oversee mechanical engineering projects from conception to completion
- report to an Executive or Senior Manager
- working with a team of engineers to design new electric car batteries
- test prototypes to ensure that they meet all performance requirements
Job requirements:
- at least bachelor’s degree in engineering (or a related field) or a master’s degree or doctorate
- several years of experience in the field of mechanical engineering
- being able to use various computer-aided design (CAD) software programs
- have strong problem-solving skills