R&D Lead Engineer - Mechanical Design

About the role

Menatek Defense Technologies, a project-based design, manufacturing and supply company serving global defense and industrial markets, is looking for an experienced R&D Lead Engineer. The role leads mechanical design activities while supporting new product development, engineering innovation, prototype validation and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design activities throughout the product development lifecycle and design new products, systems, sub-systems, mechanisms and components.
• Create innovative, manufacturable, cost-effective and reliable mechanical designs that meet quality and performance expectations.
• Prepare and review technical drawings, engineering documentation, material specifications and design outputs.
• Perform engineering calculations, design verification and technical evaluations for critical mechanical systems.
• Support concept development, feasibility studies and technical decision-making.
• Take part in prototype manufacturing, testing, validation and product qualification, analyze test results and implement design improvements.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for design, production, assembly and field issues.
• Research new technologies, materials and manufacturing methods, and contribute to R&D projects.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Production, Quality, Supply Chain and Engineering teams and ensure compliance with customer requirements, industry standards and quality systems.
• Maintain engineering documentation, revision records and product structures, mentor junior engineers and support continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 10 years of experience in mechanical design, product development, R&D or engineering functions.
• Experience in defense, aerospace, automotive or other highly regulated manufacturing industries is preferred.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving and technical reporting skills, and advanced English proficiency.

Required skills

• Design of mechanical systems, sub-systems, mechanisms and components.
• Manufacturing processes, machining, sheet metal fabrication, assembly, heat treatment and surface treatment.
• 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Technical drawings, GD&T, tolerancing, material selection and engineering calculations.
• Prototype development, testing, validation and design verification.
• DFM and DFA principles, and familiarity with AS9100 and/or ISO 9001.