What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Mechanical Engineer position at Dovetail Product Development?
Lead Mechanical Engineer – The Builder, The Thinker, The Doer
We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer with 8 years of experience who thrives on solving tough problems and turning ideas into reality. Do you love the art of mechanism design, the precision of calculations, and the power of simulations, but also believe that nothing beats rolling up your sleeves and building a prototype to see what works? If so, we want to talk to you.
At Dovetail Product Development , we’re a team of engineers developing innovative hardware across industries—medical devices, aerospace, consumer products, energy storage, and beyond. We need a Lead Mechanical Engineer who is not just a technical expert, but also a hands-on team leader who embraces rapid prototyping and iteration to drive the best designs forward.
What Makes This Role Unique?
This isn’t just an engineering role. It’s engineering plus —plus leadership, plus strategy, plus a relentless drive to turn designs into reality. You’ll be a key technical leader guiding our mechanical engineering efforts, pushing innovation while ensuring practical, manufacturable solutions.
What You’ll Be Doing :
- Mechanism Design & Analysis – Develop complex mechanical systems, precision mechanisms, and high-performance motion components.
- Engineering Fundamentals – Drive deep technical analysis, from hand calculations to finite element analysis (FEA) and dynamic simulations.
- Prototype, Test, Iterate – Rapidly build and test physical prototypes to validate designs, discover failures early, and improve performance.
- Technical Leadership – Set the bar for high-quality mechanical design, mentor engineers, and lead design reviews.
- Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration – Work with electrical, software, and manufacturing teams to develop fully integrated products.
- Manufacturing & DFM / DFA – Ensure designs can be efficiently produced, leveraging machining, injection molding, casting, and additive manufacturing.
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What We Offer :
If you’re a mechanical engineer who loves tackling tough technical challenges and bringing designs to life, we want to hear from you. Let’s build something amazing together.