Senior Mechanical Engineering Group Leader

Senior Mechanical Engineering Group Leader

Position Type: Direct Hire

Position Location: Bedford, MA

Position Salary: $170,000 - $185,000 (Depending on Experience) + Bonus

Responsibilities:

• Lead and grow a team of mechanical engineers working on large, complex electromechanical systems
• Drive the design and development of motion systems, thermal management solutions, and precision fluidics
• Oversee CAD design and modeling, tolerance stack-up analysis, and DfX implementation
• Ensure design quality, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness throughout the product lifecycle
• Collaborate with electrical, systems, and software engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Mentor and coach junior engineers, shaping their technical growth and professional development
• Organize team workflows, set clear goals, and hold team members accountable for key deliverables
• Ensure compliance with quality systems and regulatory standards, particularly in the medical device space
• Support project planning, risk analysis, budgeting, and stakeholder communication

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent); Higher education a plus
• 10+ years of product development experience
• Experience with parametric CAD modeling tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo), and proficiency in other design-related software
• In-depth knowledge of GD&T and conducting tolerance stack-up analyses for complex assemblies
• Direct experience designing and developing large electromechanical systems, including motion systems and mechanisms, thermal management (heating/cooling), and precision fluidics
• Solid understanding of various manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal, injection molding, and casting
• Proven ability to mentor and coach junior engineers, particularly in DfX (Design for Excellence) principles such as reliability, cost efficiency, manufacturability, and ease of assembly
• Familiarity with quality systems and regulations applicable to medical devices
• Exceptional cross-functional communication and collaboration skills
• Strong people management skills including driving a design team towards success as well as career development
• Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate a design team
• A clear, systems-level understanding of the mechanical engineering function within the broader product development lifecycle
• Effectively planning and organizing tasks with ability to drive direct reports for achieving objectives
• New product development experience specific to IVD medical devices is preferred
• Ability to use networking skills to connect direct reports with technical leaders and subject matter experts to improve technical acumen
• Ability to influence and align cross-functional teams around shared goals and foster transparent communication
• Comfortable leading through all phases of the product development lifecycle-from product definition, conceptualization, design, implementation, verification and validation, and design transfer
• Project management experience including risk assessment, budget oversight, and executive-level reporting

Benefits:

• Full Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401K + Matching
• Bonus
• PTO

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