What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mechanical Engineer position at Recruiting From Scratch?
Who is Recruiting from Scratch
Recruiting from Scratch is a talent firm that focuses on placing the best candidate for our clients. Our team is 100% remote and we work with teams across North America, South America, and Europe to help them hire.
Location : Downtown Seattle
Employment Type : Full-Time in office
About Our Client
Our client is a groundbreaking company at the intersection of automation, robotics, and the food and beverage industry. We are redefining the customer experience with innovative, automated cold brew coffee kiosks and creating a cohesive, engaging digital ecosystem to support our products. Our vision is to build an enduring company that inspires, delights, and empowers customers while leading in cutting-edge technology and design.
Senior Mechanical Engineer & Team Leader at Our Client
Location : Bainbridge Island, WA (Hybrid or On-Site Preferred)
Employment Type : Full-Time in Office
Experience Level : Senior (7 years preferred)
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer & Team Leader to lead the technical design and system engineering for our client's next-generation machines. This role combines hands-on engineering expertise with leadership and technical coordination responsibilities. You’ll guide the transition from our Beta machine’s learnings into a robust, manufacturable Alpha machine, ensuring scalability, reliability, and excellence in design.
As a technical leader, you will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including electrical, software, and manufacturing, to deliver integrated solutions. Your contributions will shape product roadmap and drive the successful realization of our ambitious vision.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the technical design and system engineering for our client, ensuring integration of mechanical, electrical, and software components.
- Take the learnings from Beta Machine development and testing and incorporate them into the design and manufacturing processes for the Alpha machine.
- Oversee system architecture, defining key interfaces and ensuring design coherence across all subsystems.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align engineering efforts with product and business goals.
- Drive the development of scalable, manufacturable solutions that meet cost, quality, and performance requirements.
- Develop and review detailed CAD models, engineering drawings, and documentation.
- Lead technical problem-solving efforts, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical growth and collaboration within the team.
- Manage project timelines and deliverables, ensuring on-time and high-quality outputs.
- Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
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