Hiring: Lead Mechanical Engineer, Product Engineering Company: Vitamix Location: Olmsted, OH Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 13:48:41 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, AutoCAD, CAD, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Product Lifecycle Management, Root Cause Analysis About the job Experience: •7+ years related experience Required Skills: •Deliver on technical aspects of project designs that satisfy functional, performance, reliability, regulatory and other internal company requirements. •Collaborates with cross-functional departments to facilitate the successful execution of projects. •Partner cross-functionally with both domestic and international suppliers/partners/contract manufacturers to deliver products that are internally developed, co-developed, or sourced. •Utilize stage-gate product development framework for New Product Development. •Utilize Technical Review processes and tools for engineered changes. •Assess and address project technical risks in compliance with appropriate standards and corporate policies. •Lead requirement generation activities, derived from internal/external customers’ needs. •Lead derivation of required analytical activities, and testing for Verification and Validation of component/sub-system/system requirements through Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA). Qualifications: •Bachelor’s Degree at an ABET accredited university in Engineering •Master’s Degree in Engineering or related field is preferred •Critical Thinking - Ability to break down complex information, identify key elements, and assess their validity and relevance. •Relationship Building - Ability to establish, maintain, and cultivate positive relationships with individuals, teams, and external stakeholders to foster a collaborative environment •Flexibility - Ability to adjust quickly to changing priorities, new information, and diverse situations, while remaining focused on achieving goals. •Organizational Skills - Effectively manages time, prioritizes tasks, meets deadlines, and maintains systems for achieving goals. •Attention to Detail - Consistently maintains high standards of quality and accuracy across different tasks and projects. •Communication - Ability to express ideas clearly, confidently, and succinctly in both formal and informal settings. •Emotional Intelligence - Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage one’s own emotions and understand, empathize with, and influence the emotions of others, fostering positive relationships and collaboration. •Reliability/Dependability - Highly reliable, proactive self-starter; can be counted on to complete assignments on time Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!