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Lead Engineer

Hopkinsville, KY, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 7 hours ago

Contract Independent

On-site

USD $80,000.00 - 120,000.00 per year

Judge Group, Inc.

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Skills

Project Delivery
Mentorship
Clarity
Repair
Technical Writing
Workflow
Electrical Engineering
Manufacturing
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Systems
AutoCAD
SolidWorks
Unigraphics NX
Schematics
Leadership
Privacy
Marketing

Summary

Location: Hopkinsville, KY
Salary: $80,000.00 USD Annually - $120,000.00 USD Annually
Description:
We're seeking a Lead Engineer who excels both hands-on and in guiding a small technical team. This is a true player-coach role: you'll work directly on complex technical challenges while setting direction, developing talent, and ensuring high-quality project delivery. If you want to own outcomes, stay close to the work, and help shape a growing team, this role fits.

Key Responsibilities

Lead a small engineering team - mentor, set expectations, and foster a collaborative environment
Drive projects end-to-end - from initial assessment and design through final delivery
Coordinate across departments - act as the technical link ensuring clarity and alignment
Troubleshoot and repair complex systems - including mechanical, electrical, and rotating equipment
Develop and review technical documentation - drawings, schematics, and supporting materials
Improve processes and quality - continuously refine workflows and team capabilities

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related engineering field
5+ years of engineering experience
Background in hands-on technical environments preferred

Technical Skills

Hands-on work with mechanical and electrical systems
Proficiency with CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, NX, or similar)
Ability to interpret drawings and schematics
Practical experience with maintenance and troubleshooting

Leadership Skills

Proven success leading technical projects
Strong communicator across teams and with customers
Self-driven, improvement-oriented mindset

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Position Id: 1135319
Posted 1 day ago

Company Info

About Judge Group, Inc.

The Judge Group, is a leading professional services firm specializing in talent, technology, and learning solutions. We consult, staff, train, and solve. Through our work we make people and organizations better.

Our services are successfully delivered through a network of more than 30 offices across the United States, Canada, and India. The Judge Group is proud to partner with the best and brightest companies in business today, including over 60 of the Fortune 100. We serve organizations in financial services, healthcare, life sciences, insurance, government (including aerospace and defense), manufacturing, and technology and telecommunications.

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