Round-Peg Solutions (RPS) · 1 week ago
Lead Design Engineer
Newton, NH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expRound-Peg Solutions (RPS) is a well-established and trusted organization continuing to invest in its engineering capability. They are seeking a Lead Design Engineer to focus on the design of large mechanical systems and hydraulic-driven equipment, offering both technical ownership and long-term career growth.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Mohamed Kulasi
Responsibilities
Lead the mechanical design of new and existing heavy equipment and large machinery systems, including structural assemblies and hydraulic mechanisms
Own the full product lifecycle — from concept, calculations, layouts, and 3D modeling through to detailed drawings and manufacturing release
Create and maintain robust manufacturing design packages, including GD&T, tolerances, and Engineering BOMs, ensuring designs are production-ready
Drive design improvements through root-cause analysis of field, quality, or performance issues, implementing effective corrective actions
Collaborate closely with fabrication, machining, welding, and assembly teams, while mentoring engineers and helping set design standards
Qualification
Required
5+ years of mechanical design experience
Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and/or Inventor
Good understanding of how designs translate into manufacturable products, applying DFM principles, ideally with experience designing components and assemblies intended for welded fabrication
Preferred
(heavy equipment, industrial machinery, or large engineered systems preferred)
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline preferred
Company
Round-Peg Solutions (RPS)
Welcome to Round Peg Solutions (RPS): a customer-focused recruitment partner to the high-tech & precision engineering, advanced manufacturing and supply chain industries.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase