Lead Mechanical Engineer

Job Summary

To lead and optimize mechanical design operations at Triz Engineering Solutions, ensuring exceptional project delivery, effective team management, and alignment with customer expectations and industry standards.

• B Eng,
  
  B.Sc or
  
  B.Tech degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering
• 15+ years of post-graduate engineering design experience, preferably in the automotive design environment
• Be willing to travel overseas for variable periods depending on the needs at that time.
• Experience in automotive engineering development or similar preferred
• Attention to detail
• Excellent in task management
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good Written and Verbal Communication (English)
• Computer literacy with advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Demonstrated capability in leveraging AI-enabled engineering and digital tools to support mechanical design governance, design review effectiveness, engineering data integrity, resource optimisation, and compliance assurance across complex commercial vehicle development programmes.

• Develop and lead a high-performing mechanical design team.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to design engineers.

• Interface with customers to understand project requirements and prioritize design resources accordingly.
• Efficiently delegate tasks to engineering personnel based on project demands.

• Manage project timelines to achieve milestones and communicate proactively about deviations.
• Ensure designs comply with customer specifications and engineering standards.

• Organize and lead internal design reviews to validate technical soundness and compliance.
• Conduct design reviews with customers and suppliers to ensure alignment with project objectives.

• Execute CAD design tasks, including 3D modeling and creation of 2D drawings.
• Maintain accurate product data within customer PDM systems.

• Provide support for custom order engineering requests and prioritize project tasks.
• Execute administrative duties including performance reviews and documentation.

• Achievement of team goals and objectives.
• Employee satisfaction and professional growth within the team.

• Positive feedback from customers on project deliverables.
• Meeting or exceeding customer expectations on design quality and timelines.

• Adherence to project schedules and milestone completion.
• Optimal utilization of design resources to minimize project delays.

• Reduction in design-related issues and rework.
• Compliance with customer specifications and industry standards.

• Successful outcomes of internal and customer design reviews.
• Improvement in design accuracy and alignment with project requirements.

• Timely completion of CAD design tasks with high accuracy.
• Efficient management of product data within PDM systems.

• Participation in leadership development programs.
• Implementation of advanced planning strategies to optimize team performance.

• Commitment to ongoing skill development in automotive engineering and CAD design.
• Adoption of best practices to enhance design quality and project management.