Lead Mechanical Engineer (Gears)

Brightpath Associates LLC
Elmhurst, US
On-site

Job Description

Your impact

  • Own the delivery of high-quality gear system designs by coaching, mentoring, and unblocking a team of engineers.
  • Translate business objectives into executable plans; manage schedules, budgets, and resources to finish on time and on target.
  • Partner with product design, manufacturing, and operations to integrate gear solutions into complete product architectures.
  • Implement continuous improvement to boost performance and streamline manufacturing.
  • Run performance reviews and provide clear growth feedback.
  • Stay current on gear technologies and industry trends to inform decisions.
  • Nurture a collaborative, innovative engineering culture.

What you’ll need to succeed

BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field; MS preferred.

  • 5+ years in engineering with 2+ years in a people-management role.
  • Deep knowledge of gear design, analysis, and manufacturing.
  • Proven history of taking products from concept through launch.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capability.
  • Hands-on proficiency with CAD and engineering analysis tools.
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Tools you’ll touch

  • ERP Software
  • CAD and analysis applications

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

CadErp softwareEngineering analysis toolsCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingLeadershipMechanical engineeringManufacturing

Employment Type

FULL TIME

Level

lead

Posted

4/30/2026

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