Mechanical Engineering Team Lead

Position:Mechanical Engineering Team Lead

Location: Lansing, MI

Job :342

# of Openings:1

We are a team of scientists, engineers, technicians, and innovators dedicated to changing the world by developing medical isotopes to treat and eradicate cancer. We believe in building an environment where collaboration, curiosity, and camaraderie thrive. We also enjoy darts, cornhole, ping-pong, chili cook-offs, and other fun events that makes our company a community where we make a life, not just a living.

You enjoy tackling complex mechanical problems and bringing structure to situations that are not always straightforward. You are energized by improving how things are designed, built, and executed, and you take pride in work that is thoughtful, practical, and technically sound. Words that describe how you work with others include steady, collaborative, curious, and dependable.

You genuinely enjoy helping others grow, whether that means talking through a technical challenge, sharing what you have learned, or offering thoughtful feedback. You are approachable, grounded, and comfortable being a resource for others while continuing to learn yourself. You value strong teamwork, clear communication, and creating an environment where people can do their best work.

The Mechanical Engineering Team Lead combines hands-on engineering with the opportunity to help others succeed. You will design, troubleshoot, test, and improve equipment and facility systems while helping coordinate technical work across Engineering, Fabrication, Quality, Operations, Maintenance, and other teams. From early concepts through fabrication, commissioning, and hand-off, you will help turn requirements into practical, reliable solutions while strengthening the processes and technical judgment that support the team.

• Leads and contributes to mechanical design, troubleshooting, testing, and system integration across small- to medium-sized projects.
• Partners across Engineering, Fabrication, Quality, Operations, Maintenance, customers, and suppliers to resolve issues and move work forward.
• Helps coordinate priorities, track commitments, and surface risks or blockers in partnership with the Mechanical Engineering Supervisor.
• Mentors and supports team members through coaching, peer review, onboarding, and knowledge sharing while reinforcing strong engineering practices and documentation.

• Bachelor degree in mechanical engineering field or related engineering discipline
• 8+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience with the following:
  • equipment or product design, mechanical drawings, prototype development and testing, manufacturing, integration, or commissioning
  • solving complex mechanical problems and successfully leading multiple small- to medium-sized projects
  • coordinating cross-functional teams and working directly with internal customers, external customers, suppliers, and subject-matter experts
  • technical design reviews, engineering release and change-control processes, requirements, specifications, and controlled technical documentation
  • manufacturing practices and quality-system processes in a regulated or high-reliability environment
• 2+ years’ experience of progressive technical leadership and mentoring team members
• Embraces & models the Niowave Values of Teamwork, Courage, Integrity, and Upright Zeal
• Understands how to integrate into a new team/organization
• Appreciates the current state of systems and processes and exercises sound judgment in proposing and implementing improvements
• Understands personal communication and learning styles and adapts approach to connect effectively with others
• Demonstrates ability to apply logic and…