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Principal Mechanical Engineer

Lexington, KY, US💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-23 → 2026-09-27

Core

Lead mechanical design and development of innovative products from concept through production, ensuring robustness, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical engineer (product architecture & design)

Builds

Mechanical systems, assemblies, and components for commercial products

Domain

Consumer electronics / industrial equipment / automation / medical devices

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Mechanical architecture, 3D CAD modeling (Creo/SolidWorks/NX), GD&T, tolerance analysis, DFM/DFA, material selection, manufacturing process knowledge, systems-level thinking, technical leadership

Preferred skills

FMEA, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, reliability engineering, PLM systems, global supplier management

Technologies

Creo, SolidWorks, NX

Responsibilities

Lead design and development of mechanical systems from concept to production; Generate and review 3D CAD models and technical specifications; Conduct engineering analysis, simulations, and testing; Optimize designs for manufacturing, assembly, and cost; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transition products to production; Mentor junior engineers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities

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