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QED Technologies International LLC · 1 month ago

Mechanical Engineering Team Lead

Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$110K/yr - $145K/yr

7+ years exp

QED Technologies International LLC is seeking an experienced and innovative Mechanical Engineering Team Lead to guide their engineering team. This leadership role involves overseeing the design, development, and testing of advanced mechanical components and systems while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to meet performance and manufacturing objectives.

Machinery ManufacturingManufacturing

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of mechanical engineers and interns, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback

Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment, encouraging open communication and knowledge sharing

Translate concepts and requirements from the Systems team into a working module or machine

Contribute to complex analytical work in machine design, dynamics, fluid mechanics, and magnetics by collaborating with cross-functional teams and providing technical input

Participate in detailed mechanical design reviews in CAD; assist in ensuring prototypes meet functional, performance, and cost requirements through hands-on evaluation and feedback

Support resource planning and actively engage in monitoring project milestones, sharing progress updates and identifying potential risks with senior leadership

Drive precision engineering initiatives including, precision motion systems, flexure design, kinematic repeatability, opto-mechanics, and thermal management

Create and review Technical Product Documentation (TPD), demonstrating compliance to the requirements at module and system level

Conduct simulations (static and dynamic), vibration, stress analysis, and physical testing to verify design performance and compliance with requirements

Ensure adherence to engineering best practices, regulatory requirements, and quality standards

Support optical manufacturing needs, such as tooling, fixturing, and test-set design

Collaborate with external suppliers and vendors to ensure materials and components meet specifications

Cultivate a spirit of innovation within the team

Support improvements to existing products based on performance data and customer feedback

Stay current with industry trends, manufacturing technologies, and best practices; proactively enhance design processes and tools

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringPrecision Engineering3D CAD SoftwareProject LeadershipGD&TStress AnalysisSix Sigma CertificationLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation Skills

Required

Minimum B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with 7+ years of relevant experience

Proven experience in project leadership and mentoring junior engineers

Expertise in precision engineering, motion systems, and advanced mechanical design

Proficiency in PTC Creo, Solidworks, or equivalent 3D CAD software and PDM, ERP system and BOM management

Design of experiments data analytics software (Minitab, Jump, Quantum XL)

Advanced knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, stress analysis, FEA, and thermal management (Ansys simulation tools, and plug-ins)

Familiarity with metrology equipment and data acquisition systems

Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills for global audiences

Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Six Sigma certification

Company

QED Technologies International LLC

QED Technologies serves the global precision optics industry with solutions for high performance polishing and metrology on the most demanding surfaces and materials.

Founded in 1996

Rochester, New York, USA

51-200 employees