Lead Design Engineer
hace 2 días
Garden City
Job Description Lead Design Engineer - Garden City, New York About our Client: Our Client is a global provider within a wide range of areas, including but not limited to aerospace and defense platforms, automation and manufacturing, and the medical and healthcare fields, all aiming toward advancing cutting-edge research and development. Higher Talent Group values its reputation for finding high-quality people, which is why we will conduct a screening to determine if this is a good fit for you. We will share further details such as the culture, how progression works within the company, etc. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a related field, • 8+ years of progressive engineering experience SUMMARY OF POSITION The Lead Design Engineer is responsible for overseeing the design and development of complex mechanical parts and assemblies. This role focuses on leading technical decision-making, ensuring design integrity, and driving innovation across projects. The Lead Design Engineer will play a key role in cross-functional collaboration, mentoring, and continuous improvement initiatives. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The essential duties and responsibilities of this position are listed below. This list is not all-inclusive and may be amended from time to time. • Lead the development of 3D models of complex aerospace hardware, • Prepare design concepts, sketches, layouts, technical drawings, and BOMs, • Serve as the primary technical point of contact for design-related decisions across new and existing products, • Interface with internal and external stakeholders to ensure manufacturability, • Certify technical reviews and other engineering documentation, • Lead cross-functional activities to sustain existing designs, • Manage complete implementation of engineering design change requests, • Lead resolution of technical issues during manufacturing and customer interactions, • Champion process improvement activities related to design engineering, • Support proposals and future product development QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED • Extensive experience as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Technical Lead, or similar role, • Expertise in parametric CAD design, • Expertise in drawing ANSI standards and GD&T procedures, • Expertise in manufacturing techniques and processes, • Knowledge of material properties and selection process, • Knowledge of FMEAs and quality assurance processes, • Knowledge of relevant MIL-STD’s, • Familiarity with heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and structural mechanics, • Highly motivated self-starter, • Strong problem-solving skills, • Excellent attention to detail, • Strong verbal and written communication skills, • Capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment PHYSICAL DEMANDS • Ability to work for prolonged periods on a computer or in a lab environment, • Ability to move equipment up to 25 pounds OTHER • Due to contracts with the United States Government, the candidate must be either a U.S. citizen or a Green card holder. COMPENSATION The anticipated salary range for this position is $120,000 to $160,000 annually. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. Salary Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good-faith estimate only. At the time of this posting, the actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market/business considerations, and geographic location. BENEFITS • Medical Plan, • Telehealth, • Prescription Drug Program, • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), • Dental Plan, • Vision Plan, • Retirement Plan with company match, • Paid Time Off, • Health Savings Account and/or Flexible Spending Accounts, • Life and AD&D Insurance, • Disability Insurance (Short and Long Term offerings) NOTE The above is presented as a matter of occupational information and guidance only; all other reasonable tasks, duties, and responsibilities that management may deem necessary for satisfactory performance may be included. ABOUT HIGHER TALENT GROUP Higher Talent Group offers candidates full-time opportunities at companies hiring nationwide. We also provide resume and career coaching services for individuals who require assistance in getting back into the workforce or for candidates who want to start looking for a new opportunity discreetly. Want to learn more? Check out our website for additional information.