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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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Who's Hiring
- Sargent & Lundy61
- WSP20
- GE Aerospace13
- L3Harris9
- Burns & McDonnell9
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services29
- Construction & Real Estate6
- Manufacturing4
- Chemicals & Materials3
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mechanical lead jobs.
- 5 or more years of hands-on mechanical systems experience in an industrial or commercial setting
- Demonstrated experience leading or supervising a field crew or technician team
- Proficiency reading and interpreting mechanical drawings, schematics, and specifications
- NCCER certification or equivalent journeyman-level trade credential
- Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and site compliance requirements
- Experience coordinating with project managers, general contractors, or other trade leads
Tips for Your Mechanical Lead Job Search
Tailor your resume to the site
Hiring managers for mechanical lead roles scan for site-specific experience fast. Name the facility type, production environment, or plant system you managed, not just generic leadership duties. Vague resumes get passed over for candidates who match the exact setting.
List every relevant certification clearly
Certifications like NCCER, AWS welding credentials, or state-issued journeyman licenses can be the deciding factor in a mechanical lead hire. Put them in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so reviewers don't have to hunt for them.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists mechanical lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by system or discipline
Mechanical lead postings vary widely by discipline, from HVAC and plumbing systems to precision machining or rotating equipment. Narrow your search to your area of expertise so you're not competing against candidates with a completely different technical background.
Prepare to walk through a past project
Interviewers for mechanical lead roles almost always ask you to describe a project where you led a crew through a technical challenge. Have one ready with specifics: crew size, timeline pressure, the problem you solved, and the outcome you delivered.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate pay
Before accepting a mechanical lead offer, clarify exactly what you're responsible for: crew count, budget authority, procurement sign-off, and reporting structure. Misaligned expectations on scope cause more early exits in this role than compensation does.
Mechanical Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most mechanical leads?
The companies hiring the most mechanical leads right now include Sargent & Lundy, WSP, and GE Aerospace, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially strong in energy infrastructure, industrial manufacturing, and large-scale construction projects.
How many mechanical lead jobs are remote?
About 60% of mechanical lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles in this field. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility include project coordination, design review, and quality assurance roles that don't require daily on-site presence.
How do you become a mechanical lead?
Most mechanical leads start as technicians or journeymen in a specific trade, such as HVAC, pipefitting, or industrial maintenance, and build field experience over several years. From there, the path involves taking on informal leadership tasks, earning relevant certifications, and demonstrating the ability to manage a crew, coordinate with other trades, and keep work on schedule and within scope.
Can you get hired as a mechanical lead with limited leadership experience?
Yes, but you'll need to show you've taken on informal lead responsibilities even if you haven't held the title. Document any experience where you trained coworkers, coordinated with other trades, or managed workflow on a job site. Smaller contractors and subcontractors are often more willing to promote technically strong candidates into a first lead role than large firms with formal promotion ladders.
What does the mechanical lead interview process look like?
Most mechanical lead interviews start with a phone screen focused on your trade background and the systems you've worked on. An in-person or video interview follows, usually with a project manager or operations supervisor, and often includes scenario-based questions about crew management, safety incidents, and scheduling conflicts. Some employers also conduct a site walkthrough or brief technical assessment before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to mechanical lead jobs?
You can find and apply to mechanical lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your trade background and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience.
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