Lead Mechanical Engineer / Design Project Engineer

Position Summary: As a Mechanical Engineer at Lexair, Inc., you will play a crucial role in our dynamic engineering team. You will be responsible for designing, testing, and enhancing pneumatic and hydraulic products and processes to achieve project objectives. This position demands a combination of technical expertise, analytical skills, and collaborative teamwork to effectively drive product development and optimization. Key Responsibilities: * Design, test, and enhance pneumatic and hydraulic products and processes to meet project objectives and specifications. * Develop custom valves utilizing SolidWorks, ensuring designs meet performance requirements from concept to production. * Conduct thorough analyses and simulations to evaluate product performance and efficiency, applying engineering calculations and stress assessments as needed. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project stakeholders, customers, and in-house technical staff, to ensure project objectives are met within budget and timeline. * Liaise with vendors for technical information and specifications to support product development. * Perform quality control tests and inspections to ensure products meet industry standards and customer requirements. * Recommend modifications based on prototype test results and ensure the quality of finished products and raw materials. * Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, and manuals, to support engineering processes and product lifecycle management. * Identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to optimize product designs and processes. * Discuss and resolve complex engineering issues with manufacturing departments, sub-contractors, suppliers, and customers. * Manage multiple projects simultaneously, focusing on cost-effective product modifications to enhance safety, reliability, and performance. * Over time - Provide coaching leadership for Engineering team with growth to Engineering Manager Role. * Other: Other duties may be required as assigned by the Company. Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. * Minimum of 5 years of experience in Product Design Engineering, with a focus on pneumatic and hydraulic systems. * Proficiency in SolidWorks and Microsoft Office applications. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a solid understanding of engineering calculations, stress calculations, and tolerance calculations. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment. * Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently. * Must possess honesty, integrity, and dependability. Preferred Skills: * Experience in fluid power technology, hydraulic cylinder design, OEM cylinder applications, and hydraulic system engineering. * Familiarity with seal technology and selection, casting and fabrication processes, and military contracts. * Knowledge of materials properties and prototyping/testing methods. * Leadership experience to grow this role into leading a small Engineering team of 4-6 Mechanical Engineers. Working Conditions / Physical Requirements: * Work is primarily conducted in an office and machine shop environment, requiring adherence to safety regulations and protocols. * Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; may occasionally require lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs. * Ability to perform tasks that require manual dexterity and visual acuity, including using computers and technical instruments.

Created: 2026-04-02