Lead Design Engineer

Join Our Client's Team as a Lead Design Engineer – Drive Innovation and Lead High-Impact Projects in Denver, CO!

Are you a visionary engineer passionate about pioneering design solutions and leading cutting-edge product development? Our client, a reputable manufacturer serving diverse industries such as healthcare, hospitality, education, and food service, is seeking an experienced Lead Design Engineer to spearhead innovative engineering initiatives. This is a direct hire opportunity for a dynamic leader who thrives in collaborative, technology-driven environments and is eager to mentor talent while translating complex concepts into market-ready products.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• 7+ years of mechanical design engineering experience, with demonstrated leadership in complex product development
• Proven expertise in taking products from concept through commercialization
• Strong proficiency in CAD software, particularly SolidWorks, and experience with PLM systems
• Deep understanding of thermodynamics, refrigeration science, and electro-mechanical systems
• Experience with sheet metal design, design-for-manufacturability principles, and FEA
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities

Nice to Have Skills:

• Professional Engineering license or similar certification
• Background in manufacturing or production environments
• Experience with regulatory standards such as UL, CE, NSF
• Familiarity with simulation, DFM, 8D, root-cause analysis, and testing tools

Other Requirements:

• Occasional travel for project collaborations, vendor interactions, or site visits
• Leadership in driving cost-reduction, reliability improvement, and sustaining engineering initiatives

Features and Benefits

• Medical, dental, and other health insurance benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Opportunity to lead high-impact product development initiatives
• Opportunity to mentor and influence the development of the engineering team
• Collaborative engineering and manufacturing environment