Lead Mechanical Engineer

Breathe Safe is a proud Australian and US based company that strives to develop, manufacture and sell world leading dust control and air quality solutions to any industry that is exposed to dust or airborne contaminant, both locally and internationally. As part of our exciting growth plans, we’re looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer (Engineering Lead – Operations & OEM) to join our team in Janesville, WI.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to play a key role in Breathe Safe’s global engineering function. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will lead the delivery of high-quality engineering outcomes across product design, development, validation and release, while serving as the technical interface between Breathe Safe, our OEM partners, and our US operations team.

You will work closely with engineering, operations, quality, sales, and leadership teams across Australia and the United States to improve product consistency, strengthen technical capability, and ensure the successful delivery of world class dust control solutions.

• Lead mechanical engineering activities including product design, development, validation, release, and continuous improvement of mechanical systems, injection molded products, and fabricated components.
• Collaborate with the global engineering team to deliver strategic engineering priorities.
• Ensure consistency of engineering standards, documentation, and design practices across regions.
• Support project planning by providing technical input on scope, timelines, risks, and requirements.
• Coordinate communication between engineering, production, sales, and leadership teams.
• Participate in customer meetings and site visits as required.

• Act as the primary technical point of contact for OEM partners.
• Coordinate and manage OEM technical enquiries, product related issues, and clarification requests.
• Support new installations, troubleshooting activities, and technical investigations.
• Facilitate engagement between OEM partners and Breathe Safe subject matter experts.
• Gather customer feedback and provide valuable insights to engineering and commercial teams.
• Support OEM sales activities through technical presentations, product knowledge, and customer engagement.

This role is ideal for an experienced Mechanical Engineer who enjoys combining technical expertise with stakeholder engagement and operational improvement.

You will bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in mechanical product design and development.
• Strong expertise in CAD software and engineering design tools.
• Experience working with manufacturing, production, quality, and engineering documentation.
• Strong technical problem solving and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supporting customers, distributors, OEMs, or technical partners.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multiple teams and regions.
• A passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional customer outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and drive outcomes without direct authority.

• A supportive, experienced team environment.
• Meaningful work with a growing global organisation.
• Exposure to international engineering, manufacturing, and OEM partnerships.
• Opportunity to influence product development and operational excellence.
• Health plan with employer contributions.
• Vacation leave.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.

• Respect is the key to our culture—we believe that working safely and efficiently leads to shared success.
• We are passionate about our work and values, always striving to uphold the highest standards.
• Realistic targets keep our team motivated and on track.
• We invest in team member development, providing resources for continuous learning and career growth.
• We believe in teamwork: "Teamwork is the best work."

Appropriate renumeration will be negotiated with the successful applicant who will also enjoy the benefits of our 9 day fortnight!