What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical/Nuclear Engineer position at M Force Recruiting?
Lead Engineer
We’re partnering with a long-standing engineering organization to bring on a Lead Engineer who can drive product development, guide project execution, and lead cross-functional teams. If you’re passionate about building high-quality products in a highly regulated environment, this role offers strong impact and visibility.
What You’ll Do
- Lead engineering projects from concept through completion.
- Coordinate and mentor team members across product development efforts.
- Review reports, drawings, and test data to guide design improvements.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and product lifecycle milestones.
- Support new product introductions and help modernize existing product lines.
- Collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Represent the team and strengthen credibility within the industry.
What You Bring
- 5 years of engineering experience, ideally in product design, testing, or development.
- Leadership experience guiding engineering teams.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Experience working in nuclear or other highly regulated industries (knowledge of 10CFR21 / 10CFR50 Appendix B is a plus).
- Background in vibration measurement or analysis is a bonus.
- Proficiency with CAD tools and solid technical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to balance engineering needs with business goals and customer expectations.
- PE or EIT required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Nuclear, Electrical, or related engineering field.
Work Environment
- Office-based engineering role with hands-on interaction with test equipment and prototype components.
- Occasional travel to customer sites.
- Use of standard engineering tools, including oscilloscopes, signal generators, meters, and 3D modeling/printing tools.