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Mechanical Engineering Lead

DMC Engineering
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/24/2025
(Hybrid)

Description

As a Mechanical Engineering Lead at DMC, you will help establish and grow our mechanical engineering team. Driving design excellence across automation, test, and embedded hardware projects, this role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams and customers to deliver high-quality, practical solutions. In addition to mentoring teammates, you'll play a key role in improving DMC's mechanical engineering tools, standards, and best practices.

About DMC

DMC is a leading engineering consulting firm, delivering high-caliber engineering and custom software development services globally. Specializing in innovative solutions for manufacturing, testing, and product development, our expertise spans industries from aerospace to consumer-packaged goods to healthcare, and more. Our engineers excel in staying ahead of cutting-edge technologies and delivering top notch solutions. We prioritize technical excellence and cultivate a collaborative environment for independent and team-based work, reflecting our commitment to professional growth and providing forward-thinking solutions to clients.

Responsibilities:

  • Leads mechanical design for multidisciplinary projects
  • Manages, mentors, hires, and trains new mechanical engineering team members
  • Defines and upholds engineering standards, tools, and best practices
  • Provides technical oversight and leads formal design reviews
  • Partners cross-functionally and with customers on planning, sales, and refining design requirements
  • Scopes and estimates mechanical design and fabrication efforts
  • Collaborates with vendors and internal teams on sourcing, manufacturability, and design validation
  • Improves documentation, drawings, BOM structure, and revision control

Requirements:

  • B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field (minimum GPA 3.4)
  • 10 years of mechanical design experience
  • Proven ability to lead teams and mentor junior engineers
  • Skilled in managing multiple projects and engaging directly with customers
  • Proficient in CAD (SolidWorks preferred), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
  • Experience with custom automation, specialty machines, or capital equipment (preferred)
  • Capable of occasional travel

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C.

  • 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at DMC must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C.
  • 1157-1158.

Additional Information:

  • Benefits/Culture/Bonuses and More!
  • Office Locations
  • DMC Website
  • Engineering Blogs
  • Additional Career Opportunities

Compensation is based on relevant experience, industry and location standards.

Salary Range

$115,000—$130,000 USD

Salary : $115,000 - $130,000

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