Lead Mechanical Engineer

OneSparQ is looking for a Lead Mechanical Systems Engineer for a military and defense company located in Geneva, OH. This role is ideal for someone who can own complex mechanical/system designs while also keeping projects moving through schedules, budgets, action items, and deliverables.

Required Skills:

• 10+ years of mechanical engineering, systems design, or complex machine design experience
• Strong SolidWorks experience designing mechanical components, assemblies, and full systems
• Experience developing system architecture, concepts, block diagrams, schematics, and design layouts
• Ability to read customer specifications and develop estimates, quotes, or BOE documentation
• Strong project management skills, including tracking schedules, budgets, deliverables, quotes, and action items
• Ability to understand how mechanical, electrical, and control systems work together at a system level

Additional Skills:

• AutoCAD experience
• Sheet metal fabrication experience
• Defense industry experience
• Experience with heavy equipment, automation systems, robotics, HVAC/R, or other complex machinery
• Basic understanding of electrical schematics, relays, pumps, and controls
• MIL-STD experience

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of full mechanical systems from concept through completion
• Create system architecture, block diagrams, concepts, layouts, and schematics
• Design mechanical components, assemblies, and complete products using SolidWorks
• Work cross-functionally with electrical, controls, manufacturing, and design teams to ensure the full system functions properly
• Support testing, troubleshooting, validation, and design improvements
• Review customer specifications and develop engineering estimates, quotes, and BOE documentation
• Manage project schedules, budgets, action items, design milestones, and deliverables
• Track project progress using tools such as Gantt charts and rolling action item lists
• Coordinate with vendors to gather quotes, technical information, and project inputs
• Help drive projects forward while remaining hands-on with mechanical design work