Lead Mechanical Engineer

Location: Pullman, Washington, with consideration for candidates in Boise, Idaho

Salary: $115,300–$170,400 annually

Company

Employee-owned engineering and manufacturing company developing sophisticated products and supporting employees through comprehensive benefits and professional development programs.

What you will do

• Collaborate on system specifications for new products and define long-term product and process strategies.
• Analyze, design, and develop robust enclosures, components, and assemblies.
• Perform tolerance studies, computer simulations, and verification activities to ensure product quality.
• Lead design reviews and prepare analysis and test plans, execute testing, and correlate results with analysis.
• Maintain project notebooks, product documentation, bills of material, and project plans.
• Lead mechanical projects and coordinate engineering activities with purchasing and manufacturing while mentoring engineers and technicians.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6+ years of combined experience in electromechanical packaging design, computer-aided design, electronic manufacturing techniques, and heat transfer or electronics cooling.
• Experience with simulation and tool-driven design and verification methods, including FEA, CFD, or ANSYS.
• Strong knowledge of project management processes and procedures.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related experience.
• Knowledge of industrial plastics, tool design, thermal modeling, or IEC regulatory standards.
• Leadership experience or training.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee ownership through an employer-funded ESOP and personal 401(k) options.
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay.
• STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Additional wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.