Sr / Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

South Salt Lake, UT, US • Posted 6 days ago • Updated 11 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
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Job Details

Skills

  • System Integration Testing
  • 3D Computer Graphics
  • UPS
  • Management
  • PDM
  • Technical Direction
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Collaboration
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • NATURAL
  • Leadership
  • Mentorship
  • Water Treatment
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Instrumentation
  • Manufacturing
  • SolidWorks
  • Routing
  • Health Insurance
  • Turnover

Summary

If you're the kind of engineer who doesn't just design on paper but thinks in systems, solves in 3D, and leads from the front, this is your stage.

A growing and innovative engineering company in the water treatment space is looking for a Sr / Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to take ownership of mechanical design projects and help shape the future of critical infrastructure. You'll be the technical heartbeat of the team, guiding designs from concept to fabrication-ready reality.

This is not a sit-back-and-observe role. This is a plug-in, take charge, make it better opportunity.
What You'll Be Owning

Design & Engineering Excellence
  • Design and model complex piping systems, tanks, and assemblies using SolidWorks (including Routing tools)
  • Create precise 3D models and production-ready fabrication drawings
  • Run interference checks, tolerance stack-ups, and mechanical calculations
  • Refine and adapt designs based on real-world feedback and engineering changes
  • Maintain clean, structured file management using PDM systems

Leadership & Technical Direction
  • Act as the go-to technical expert on mechanical design projects
  • Lead and mentor a small team of mechanical design engineers
  • Review and elevate designs for accuracy, manufacturability, and compliance
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams
  • Drive continuous improvement in design processes and standards

Requirements
What You Bring to the Table
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar) with 10+ years of experience
    or 15-20 years of hands-on mechanical design expertise
  • Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks, especially Routing tools
  • Strong experience designing piping systems, tanks, and industrial assemblies
  • Proven track record of delivering production-ready drawings
  • Natural leadership ability with a passion for mentoring others
  • Clear communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment
Bonus Points If You Have
  • Experience with water treatment or similar industrial systems
  • Knowledge of fluid dynamics, pumps, valves, and instrumentation
  • Background working in fabrication or manufacturing environments
The Essentials
  • SolidWorks Routing: 3-5 years
  • Piping design: 3-5 years
  • Production-ready drawings: 3-5 years

Benefits
What's In It for You
  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • A tight-knit, supportive team with low turnover and real growth opportunities
  • The chance to work on tangible, meaningful engineering projects that serve communities
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 80183850
  • Position Id: 872a7e2e5b207a8de3f6c488af3f649c
  • Posted 6 days ago
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