Sterling Engineering · 18 hours ago
Lead Mechanical Engineer
Plymouth, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $105K/yr
5+ years expSterling Engineering is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to serve as a senior-level technical leader within their packaging design organization. The role involves advanced mechanical design responsibilities, technical mentorship, and design leadership while supporting a team of engineers in product and tooling development.
ConsultingInformation Technology
Hiring Manager
Erik Butzen
Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of complex thermoformed packaging solutions and tooling
Provide technical direction and mentorship to other mechanical/design engineers
Review and approve designs, drawings, and engineering documentation
Guide best practices for CAD modeling, DFM, and design standards
Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, sales, and customers
Support new product introductions, process improvements, and equipment integration
Assist in troubleshooting production and field issues from a design perspective
Champion sustainability, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Senior-level mechanical design experience with demonstrated technical leadership
Strong background in plastics, packaging, or high-volume manufacturing environments
Advanced CAD proficiency and experience setting design standards
Proven ability to mentor engineers and influence without direct authority
Comfortable balancing hands-on design work with leadership responsibilities
Company
Sterling Engineering
Sterling Engineering is an engineering company providing technical recruitment and engineering project services.
501-1000 employees
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