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About Bruks Siwertell
Bruks Siwertell is a global leader in bulk material handling and processing solutions, delivering innovative equipment and engineered systems to customers across a wide range of industries.
Our engineering team plays a critical role in designing, developing, and supporting complex mechanical equipment and systems used in industrial operations worldwide.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Alpharetta, GA team. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanical engineering professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, taking ownership of projects, and contributing to the continued success of a collaborative engineering team.
About the Opportunity
Are you an experienced mechanical design engineer ready to take the next step in your career?
We're looking for someone who brings strong technical knowledge, practical engineering experience, and the confidence to take ownership of challenging projects.
The ideal candidate has approximately 7-10 years of hands-on mechanical design experience, preferably within industrial equipment, manufacturing, machinery design, or bulk material handling systems.
This position is well-suited for an engineer who has developed a solid foundation in mechanical design and is ready to take on greater technical responsibility while helping guide and support other engineering professionals.
You don't need to have held a formal leadership title. What matters most is your technical expertise, sound engineering judgment, ability to collaborate, and willingness to take initiative.
What You'll Be Doing
Mechanical Design & Engineering
- Lead the mechanical design and technical execution of complex equipment and engineering projects.
- Develop and review 3D models, engineering drawings, equipment layouts, and technical documentation.
- Design and support industrial equipment and systems, including conveying, truck receiving, and stacking/reclaiming equipment.
- Perform and review engineering calculations to ensure design accuracy, functionality, and reliability.
- Coordinate the design and integration of hydraulic, lubrication, pneumatic, water, and electrical systems.
- Identify potential design challenges and develop practical, cost-effective engineering solutions.
- Ensure engineering designs align with established standards, specifications, and project requirements.
Project Coordination & Technical Support
- Collaborate with project managers, manufacturing teams, vendors, suppliers, and customers throughout the project lifecycle.
- Participate in engineering design reviews, project planning, and technical discussions.
- Provide technical support during fabrication, equipment installation, startup, and commissioning.
- Troubleshoot engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges.
- Assist with engineering changes, as-built documentation, and project closeout activities.
- Support proposal development, estimating, and technical evaluations for new projects.
Technical Leadership & Continuous Improvement
- Serve as a technical resource and provide guidance to fellow engineers and designers.
- Review engineering work to promote accuracy, consistency, and quality.
- Share technical knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned with the engineering team.
- Contribute to improvements in engineering processes, documentation, and design standards.
- Help coordinate engineering priorities and support successful project execution.
- Participate in product improvements and future equipment development initiatives.
What We're Looking For
Experience & Qualifications
- Approximately 7–10 years of relevant mechanical design engineering experience preferred. Candidates with equivalent demonstrated technical expertise are encouraged to apply.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field preferred, but not required.
- Strong hands-on experience with mechanical equipment design, industrial machinery, manufacturing, or related engineered systems.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, including 3D modeling and detailed engineering drawings.
- Working knowledge of fabrication processes, welding, machining, and mechanical assembly.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, perform engineering calculations, and evaluate mechanical designs.
- Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and coordinating engineering activities.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Experience designing bulk material handling equipment, conveyors, or other heavy industrial machinery.
- Familiarity with SolidWorks PDM and engineering document management.
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
- Understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, and related mechanical systems.
- Experience supporting equipment fabrication, installation, commissioning, or field troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with applicable engineering codes, standards, and manufacturing practices.
- Previous experience mentoring engineers, reviewing designs, or serving as a technical project lead.
What Will Make You Successful
We're looking for someone who:
- Takes ownership of their work and follows projects through to completion.
- Enjoys tackling complex mechanical design challenges and finding practical solutions.
- Communicates effectively with engineers, project managers, manufacturing personnel, and customers.
- Is comfortable working independently while remaining a collaborative team member.
- Brings real-world engineering experience and understands how designs translate into manufactured equipment.
- Can balance technical accuracy, project timelines, and changing priorities.
- Is interested in growing professionally and helping strengthen the engineering team.
Work Environment & Travel
- This position is based at our Alpharetta, Georgia office and involves collaboration with engineering, project management, manufacturing, and other operational teams. We’re open to discussing flexible work arrangements based on the responsibilities of the role and the needs of the site.
Occasional travel may be required to customer facilities, fabrication locations, or project sites to support equipment reviews, installation, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities.
Why Join Bruks Siwertell?
At Bruks Siwertell, you'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful engineering projects involving complex industrial equipment and systems.
You'll be part of an international organization with opportunities to collaborate across departments, contribute innovative ideas, and develop your technical expertise.
We value individuals who bring practical experience, initiative, accountability, and a commitment to engineering excellence.
If you're an experienced mechanical design engineer looking for an opportunity to take on greater responsibility, contribute to challenging projects, and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply!
Bruks Siwertell Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.
Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Mechanical design: 7 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
About Bruks Siwertell
Bruks Siwertell is a global leader in bulk material handling and processing solutions, delivering innovative equipment and engineered systems to customers across a wide range of industries.
Our engineering team plays a critical role in designing, developing, and supporting complex mechanical equipment and systems used in industrial operations worldwide.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Alpharetta, GA team. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanical engineering professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, taking ownership of projects, and contributing to the continued success of a collaborative engineering team.
About the Opportunity
Are you an experienced mechanical design engineer ready to take the next step in your career?
We're looking for someone who brings strong technical knowledge, practical engineering experience, and the confidence to take ownership of challenging projects.
The ideal candidate has approximately 7-10 years of hands-on mechanical design experience, preferably within industrial equipment, manufacturing, machinery design, or bulk material handling systems.
This position is well-suited for an engineer who has developed a solid foundation in mechanical design and is ready to take on greater technical responsibility while helping guide and support other engineering professionals.
You don't need to have held a formal leadership title. What matters most is your technical expertise, sound engineering judgment, ability to collaborate, and willingness to take initiative.
What You'll Be Doing
Mechanical Design & Engineering
- Lead the mechanical design and technical execution of complex equipment and engineering projects.
- Develop and review 3D models, engineering drawings, equipment layouts, and technical documentation.
- Design and support industrial equipment and systems, including conveying, truck receiving, and stacking/reclaiming equipment.
- Perform and review engineering calculations to ensure design accuracy, functionality, and reliability.
- Coordinate the design and integration of hydraulic, lubrication, pneumatic, water, and electrical systems.
- Identify potential design challenges and develop practical, cost-effective engineering solutions.
- Ensure engineering designs align with established standards, specifications, and project requirements.
Project Coordination & Technical Support
- Collaborate with project managers, manufacturing teams, vendors, suppliers, and customers throughout the project lifecycle.
- Participate in engineering design reviews, project planning, and technical discussions.
- Provide technical support during fabrication, equipment installation, startup, and commissioning.
- Troubleshoot engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges.
- Assist with engineering changes, as-built documentation, and project closeout activities.
- Support proposal development, estimating, and technical evaluations for new projects.
Technical Leadership & Continuous Improvement
- Serve as a technical resource and provide guidance to fellow engineers and designers.
- Review engineering work to promote accuracy, consistency, and quality.
- Share technical knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned with the engineering team.
- Contribute to improvements in engineering processes, documentation, and design standards.
- Help coordinate engineering priorities and support successful project execution.
- Participate in product improvements and future equipment development initiatives.
What We're Looking For
Experience & Qualifications
- Approximately 7–10 years of relevant mechanical design engineering experience preferred. Candidates with equivalent demonstrated technical expertise are encouraged to apply.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field preferred, but not required.
- Strong hands-on experience with mechanical equipment design, industrial machinery, manufacturing, or related engineered systems.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, including 3D modeling and detailed engineering drawings.
- Working knowledge of fabrication processes, welding, machining, and mechanical assembly.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, perform engineering calculations, and evaluate mechanical designs.
- Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and coordinating engineering activities.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Experience designing bulk material handling equipment, conveyors, or other heavy industrial machinery.
- Familiarity with SolidWorks PDM and engineering document management.
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
- Understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, and related mechanical systems.
- Experience supporting equipment fabrication, installation, commissioning, or field troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with applicable engineering codes, standards, and manufacturing practices.
- Previous experience mentoring engineers, reviewing designs, or serving as a technical project lead.
What Will Make You Successful
We're looking for someone who:
- Takes ownership of their work and follows projects through to completion.
- Enjoys tackling complex mechanical design challenges and finding practical solutions.
- Communicates effectively with engineers, project managers, manufacturing personnel, and customers.
- Is comfortable working independently while remaining a collaborative team member.
- Brings real-world engineering experience and understands how designs translate into manufactured equipment.
- Can balance technical accuracy, project timelines, and changing priorities.
- Is interested in growing professionally and helping strengthen the engineering team.
Work Environment & Travel
- This position is based at our Alpharetta, Georgia office and involves collaboration with engineering, project management, manufacturing, and other operational teams. We’re open to discussing flexible work arrangements based on the responsibilities of the role and the needs of the site.
Occasional travel may be required to customer facilities, fabrication locations, or project sites to support equipment reviews, installation, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities.
Why Join Bruks Siwertell?
At Bruks Siwertell, you'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful engineering projects involving complex industrial equipment and systems.
You'll be part of an international organization with opportunities to collaborate across departments, contribute innovative ideas, and develop your technical expertise.
We value individuals who bring practical experience, initiative, accountability, and a commitment to engineering excellence.
If you're an experienced mechanical design engineer looking for an opportunity to take on greater responsibility, contribute to challenging projects, and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply!
Bruks Siwertell Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.
Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Mechanical design: 7 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in lead mechanical design engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo
- Experience applying GD&T and ASME Y14.5 tolerancing standards to production drawings
- 7 or more years of mechanical design experience with demonstrated leadership on projects
- Ability to lead design reviews and coordinate with cross-functional manufacturing and quality teams
- Familiarity with FEA tools and design-for-manufacturability principles in a production environment
Tips for Your Lead Mechanical Design Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to design ownership
Lead roles expect you to show design authority, not just contribution. Call out products you owned end-to-end, from concept through design verification, and name the specific CAD platforms, tolerancing standards, and cross-functional teams you drove.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists lead mechanical design engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your DFM and DFA work
Hiring managers for lead roles screen hard for design-for-manufacturability and design-for-assembly experience. If you've reduced part count, cut tooling cost, or improved yield through design changes, those outcomes belong in your bullets with concrete context.
Filter openings by industry segment
Aerospace, medical device, and consumer electronics companies use different regulatory frameworks and design standards. Search by industry segment so your application lands at companies where your domain experience, whether ASME Y14.5 GD&T or IEC 60601, is directly relevant.
Prepare a design portfolio for the technical screen
Most lead-level interviews include a portfolio review before you reach the hiring manager. Organize two or three representative projects that show your design process, the tradeoffs you made, and how the final product performed against requirements.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
Lead roles vary enormously in what you actually own. During the offer stage, clarify whether you'll direct junior engineers, control design releases, or interface with manufacturing directly. Scope determines your growth path and is a fair subject for negotiation.
Lead Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most lead mechanical design engineers?
The companies hiring the most lead mechanical design engineers right now include GE Aerospace, GE Vernova, and Quest Global, with the largest share of openings in Ohio, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Aerospace, defense, and industrial equipment manufacturers consistently account for a large portion of active postings.
How many lead mechanical design engineer jobs are remote?
About 43% of lead mechanical design engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the highest remote share in roles focused on CAD modeling, documentation, and system-level design work rather than hands-on lab or manufacturing-floor responsibilities.
How do you become a lead mechanical design engineer?
Start with a mechanical engineering degree and spend several years building depth in a specific domain such as aerospace, medical devices, or industrial equipment. Develop strong CAD proficiency, learn GD&T, and seek out projects where you own design decisions rather than just execute them. Demonstrating that you can lead design reviews, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate across manufacturing and quality teams is what moves you into a lead-level role.
Can you get a lead mechanical design engineer job without direct leadership experience?
It's possible if you've owned significant design scope independently, even without a formal lead title. Hiring managers look for evidence that you've driven a product from concept through release, made tradeoff decisions, and coordinated with other functions. Document those experiences clearly on your resume and be ready to walk through them in a portfolio review, since that's where the distinction between contributor and lead tends to become clear.
What does the lead mechanical design engineer interview process look like?
Most processes start with a recruiter screen followed by a technical phone interview covering your design experience and tools. A portfolio review or take-home design exercise typically comes next, where you're expected to walk through past projects in detail. Final-round interviews usually include sessions with engineering leadership, cross-functional partners from manufacturing or quality, and sometimes a design challenge or whiteboard exercise focused on problem-solving and decision-making under constraints.
Where can I find and apply to lead mechanical design engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to lead mechanical design engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing.
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