Mechanical Engineering Team Lead

• Leads and contributes to mechanical design troubleshooting testing and system integration across small- to medium-sized projects.
• Partners across Engineering Fabrication Quality Operations Maintenance customers and suppliers to resolve issues and move work forward.
• Helps coordinate priorities track commitments and surface risks or blockers in partnership with the Mechanical Engineering Supervisor.
• Mentors and supports team members through coaching peer review onboarding and knowledge sharing while reinforcing strong engineering practices and documentation.

• Bachelor degree in mechanical engineering field or related engineering discipline

• 8 years of progressive mechanical engineering experience with the following:
  • equipment or product design mechanical drawings prototype development and testing manufacturing integration or commissioning
  • solving complex mechanical problems and successfully leading multiple small- to medium-sized projects
  • coordinating cross-functional teams and working directly with internal customers external customers suppliers and subject-matter experts
  • technical design reviews engineering release and change-control processes requirements specifications and controlled technical documentation
  • manufacturing practices and quality-system processes in a regulated or high-reliability environment

• 2 years experience of progressive technical leadership and mentoring team members
• Embraces & models the Niowave Values of Teamwork Courage Integrity and Upright Zeal
• Understands how to integrate into a new team/organization
• Appreciates the current state of systems and processes and exercises sound judgment in proposing and implementing improvements
• Understands personal communication and learning styles and adapts approach to connect effectively with others
• Demonstrates ability to apply logic and reasoning to solve complex problems including identifying strengths/weaknesses locating alternative solutions conclusions and approaches to problems; and making high-quality timely decisions
• Shows excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates organizational and project management skills for self and teams
• Manages multiple priorities simultaneously while meeting deadlines
• Proven ability to effectively convey information engage with trainees and facilitate discussions
• Demonstrates high potential strong interest and ability to lead and develop staff and teams

• Masters degree in mechanical engineering
• 10 years progressive mechanical engineering experience
• Hands-on experience using lean manufacturing and continuous-improvement methods such as Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing 5S or KPI-based problem solving
• 3 years of experience with QMS processes in regulated industries such as Aerospace/Defense Medical Pharmaceutical or Nuclear
• Experience with facility and utility systems such as HVAC cooling-water systems chillers boilers building maintenance or building automation
• Experience in cGMP manufacturing an NRC-regulated facility or a research and development environment
• 3 years experience of progressive technical leadership and mentoring team members
• Formal training/application of Project Management

• Full-time position
• The companys standard operating hours are Monday thru Friday 6:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. with production related activities requiring 24/7/365 shifts
• This position will have regular working hours Monday - Friday within the standard operating hours
• There is an expectation of adjusting working hours outside the standard hours to meet operational requirements
• Niowave has multiple locations within the Lansing area and travel between locations is expected in the role

Required Experience:

Manager