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Job Description
Lead Mechanical Engineer / PE — SolidWorks Design Team Lead WMD Squared Lafayette, LA Job Details Full-time $150,000 - $185,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Industrial equipment design Product design project leadership Project development phase management Teamwork 3D modeling software Engineering project drawing management Mechanical assembly drawings GD&T 3D modeling for product design Schedule management Supervising experience Managing engineering teams
ANSYS ASME
codes & standards Mentoring Vendor communication Leading team collaboration initiatives FEA Managing projects Industrial equipment Manufacturing 3D modeling Sheet metal Professional Engineer Managing art or design teams Mechanical knowledge Drafting for metal components Managing drafting teams Mechanical product development projects Full Job Description WMD Squared is hiring a Lead Mechanical Engineer / PE — SolidWorks Design Team Lead to join our engineering and design team. This is a senior-level technical and leadership role for a licensed Professional Engineer / PE with strong
SOLIDWORKS
experience, practical manufacturing knowledge, and the ability to lead and mentor a team of designers and engineers. The ideal candidate will have experience designing real-world mechanical equipment that is fabricated, assembled, installed, serviced, and used in the field. Our work includes industrial equipment, power generation equipment, marine vessels, trailer-mounted skids, pressure vessel-related equipment, heavy equipment, mobile units, weldments, hydraulic equipment, and custom mechanical systems. This person will serve as a technical lead, support project execution, review design work, mentor team members, maintain design standards, and help guide complex mechanical design projects from concept through production release. About WMD Squared WMD Squared Engineering is a design and engineering company specializing in practical, production-ready solutions for industrial, marine, power generation, heavy equipment, and custom mechanical systems. We support customers from concept through detailed design, manufacturing drawings, fabrication support, and field implementation. Our team works closely with manufacturers, fabricators, and end users, so this role is ideal for someone who is not only strong technically but also understands how equipment is actually built and used. Responsibilities Lead and mentor mechanical designers, drafters, CAD technicians, and engineering team members. Serve as a technical lead on complex mechanical design projects. Review drawings, 3D models, assemblies, BOMs, and design packages for accuracy, completeness, manufacturability, and consistency. Help assign work, set priorities, monitor project progress, and keep design tasks moving toward deadlines. Support and maintain CAD standards, drawing standards, file management practices, revision control, and design quality expectations. Design mechanical equipment, industrial systems, marine structures, trailer-mounted skids, power generation equipment, pressure vessel-related components, mobile units, welded structures, hydraulic equipment, and fabricated assemblies. Create and manage detailed 3D models, assemblies, production drawings, fabrication drawings, and Bills of Materials using
SOLIDWORKS
. Develop design packages suitable for manufacturing, fabrication, purchasing, assembly, and customer review. Coordinate with engineers, project managers, customers, fabricators, vendors, and shop personnel. Support design reviews, redlines, revisions, engineering change requests, and customer submittals. Apply practical knowledge of welded steel structures, sheet metal, machining, mechanical assemblies, equipment layout, and production design. Use or support design tools such as
SOLIDWORKS PDM / EPDM
, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and related CAD/document control systems. Assist with stress calculations, design validation, and coordination with FEA resources when required. Support
ASME Y14.5
drawing standards, GD&T, and good drafting practices. Participate in customer meetings, shop visits, field reviews, and occasional on-site support as needed. Required Qualifications Licensed Professional Engineer / PE required. Strong experience with
SOLIDWORKS
required. 5-10+ years of mechanical design, mechanical engineering, manufacturing design, or related industrial equipment experience. Prior experience leading, mentoring, supervising, or coordinating the work of designers, drafters, CAD technicians, or engineering team members. Experience reviewing drawings, checking design work, managing revisions, and maintaining CAD/design standards. Experience creating or overseeing production-level part drawings, assembly drawings, weldment drawings, and Bills of Materials. Strong understanding of mechanical assemblies, fabricated equipment, weldments, sheet metal, machining, and real-world manufacturing processes. Experience designing equipment that will actually be built, installed, serviced, and used in the field. Ability to communicate clearly with engineers, designers, customers, vendors, fabricators, and shop personnel. Strong attention to detail, drawing accuracy, project follow-through, and revision control. Familiarity with ASME Y14.5, GD&T, and standard drafting practices. Ability to plan projects, estimate design time, assign work, and help the team stay on schedule. Preferred Qualifications Experience with
SOLIDWORKS
PDM, EPDM, or Vault . Experience with Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD. Experience in power generation equipment, marine vessels, heavy equipment, oil and gas equipment, trailer-mounted skids, pressure vessels, industrial equipment, or mobile equipment. Experience leading a CAD/design group or engineering design team. Experience with customers such as marine builders, industrial manufacturers, power generation companies, or fabrication shops. Experience with weldments, structural steel, hydraulic systems, piping, equipment packaging, and field-installed mechanical systems. Experience with pressure vessel-related design, BPVC analysis, Compress, or similar tools. Experience with
SOLIDWORKS
Simulation, FEA, ANSYS, SIMULIA, or similar analysis tools. Hands-on shop, fabrication, field, or manufacturing experience is a major plus. Location This role is ideally based in or near Lafayette, Louisiana . We will also consider strong candidates based near Colorado Springs, Colorado . Remote or hybrid arrangements may be considered for highly qualified candidates, but the ideal candidate must be able to communicate effectively, support customers and fabricators, and travel to job sites or customer locations as needed.
Compensation and Benefits Compensation range:
$75-$90/hour , depending on experience. WMD Squared offers a competitive benefits package including: Health insurance 401(k) plan Paid time off Paid holidays Dental and vision options Life insurance Opportunities to work on a wide variety of challenging industrial, marine, power generation, and custom equipment projects Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a licensed Professional Engineer who is highly capable in
SOLIDWORKS
, understands manufacturing, and has the leadership ability to guide a design team. This person should be comfortable leading projects, mentoring designers, checking work, communicating with customers, and making practical engineering decisions.
Relevant previous titles may include:
Lead Mechanical Engineer Senior Mechanical Engineer Mechanical Design Engineer Mechanical Engineer PE Engineering Manager Design Engineering Lead Mechanical Design Lead Senior Product Engineer Senior SolidWorks Engineer Senior Equipment Design Engineer Marine Engineer Power Generation Equipment Engineer Pressure Vessel Engineer Skid Design Engineer Work Environment This is a collaborative engineering and design role involving both technical execution and team leadership. The work includes detailed design, customer coordination, manufacturing support, project planning, drawing review, and hands-on problem solving. The right candidate will be detail-oriented, practical, organized, communicative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced engineering environment with a wide variety of project types.
Pay:
$150,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off
