Mechanical Engineering Lead

Post Date

Mar 11, 2025

Location

Glendale,
Wisconsin

ZIP/Postal Code

53209
US
May 13, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Mechanical Engineering

Req #

MKE-768265

Pay Rate

$130k - $140k (estimate)

Job Description

Day to day:
Insight Global is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Lead to sit 3 days a week on site in Glendale/Milwaukee, WI for one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of advanced, low-voltage battery technologies. They manufacture and supply batteries for a wide range of vehicles, including cars, commercial vehicles, and powersports. 1 in 3 vehicles are powered by the clients batteries across 100+ countries worldwide. The Mechanical Engineering Lead will be responsible for overseeing all deliverables through the product development process. They will be working with DFMEAs and DVPs as well as test plans and design failure mode processes. They will be overseeing new product development and designing using SolidWorks, and 3D CAD. This is a cross functional position where the candidate will be working heavily with other areas of the company such as hardware, manufacturing, testing, procurement, as well as customers. This lead will need to have great communication skills to be able to explain timeline, progress updates, interface with customers as well as suppliers, and be able to mentor junior designers.

Responsibilities include:

Lead mechanical design of energy storage devices.
Define systems to meet structural and thermal requirements.
Interface with customers to propose balanced solutions.
Review and update product requirements.
Build devices with complex mechanical components.
Create and approve 3D CAD and 2D drawings.
Support design and development with a global team.
Review FEA and CFD analysis and validation testing.
Ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
Own mechanical engineering documentation.
Provide input for test plans and testing.
Lead cost reduction activities.
Participate in team meetings.
Provide input for product quality.
Lead prototype and pre-production builds.
Support customer RFI/RFQ efforts.
Take on various roles to meet program timing.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.

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Required Skills & Experience

Must haves:
Bachelor's in mechanical engineering with minimum 6+ years of experience.
Experience in plastic part design and knowledge of injection molding process.
SolidWorks 3D Modeling & FEA (CAD) and 2D drawing creation experience.
Experience with DFMEA, DVP&R, and automotive development tools.
Understanding of phase gate product development processes.
Previous experience owning design responsibilities in the new product development space
Experience mentoring a team and leading full life cycle processes

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Plusses:
Vehicle level Battery Systems integration/ Transportation experience (Automotive, Power sports, Aviation, Battery Engineer, Consumer devices & electronics)
Working on Lithium ion batteries, sodium ion batteries, or supercapacitors
Understanding of electrical and thermal engineering
Vehicle level Battery Systems integration

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.