Senior/Lead Mechanical Engineer

Here at LionsBot, we are all one team, striving together for excellence.

We are now looking for a highly skilled and creative Senior/Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our team and become an integral part of shaping our exciting journey in the development of our cleaning robots. This role requires a strategic thinker who can drive cross-functional collaboration, facilitate discussions between technical and non-technical stakeholders whilst fostering a culture of engineering excellence. The successful candidate is also expected and responsible for hands-on design work, ensuring the highest standards in reviewing team deliverables and maintaining structured progress updates for department heads.

What you will do

• Develop and implement effective solutions to complex and most challenging engineering features and components of a fully autonomous cleaning robot
• Lead and manage a team of design engineers in the development of robotic hardware products, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards
• Take ownership of the end-to-end design process, from concept generation to prototyping, testing, and final product release
• Rapid prototyping of design ideas using fabrication methods such as 3D printing, laser cutting, sheet metal to test and validate multiple concepts
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, and software engineers, to ensure seamless integration of hardware components
• Conduct thorough research and analysis to identify design requirements and specifications, considering factors such as functionality, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness
• Utilize CAD software and other design tools to create detailed 3D models and engineering drawings, ensuring the accuracy and feasibility of designs
• Supervise the creation of technical documentation to efficiently transition the product into production
• Create and maintain accurate engineering documentation, including drawings, schematics, and bills of materials (BOMs)
• Perform risk assessments and implement appropriate mitigation strategies to address potential design challenges and ensure product safety and reliability
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers to source components, evaluate production feasibility, and ensure compliance with design specifications
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and advancements in robotics hardware, incorporating innovative solutions and technologies into product designs
• Provide technical support and guidance to the production team during manufacturing, troubleshooting any design-related issues, and ensuring successful product assembly

What you will need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in product management, design engineering or a related field
• Extensive experience in product development, with a strong understanding of different methodologies such as Agile, Stage-Gate, Lean Product Development, and Design Thinking
• Ability to utilize rapid prototyping to great effect, producing low-fidelity prototypes from 3D printing to validate ideas
• Proficient in using SolidWorks
• Experience in new product introduction (NPI), as well as defining, managing, or launching new functionality at a technology company
• Operations experience in rolling out hardware or robotic products is preferred
• Deep expertise in mechanical design, manufacturing methodologies and material selection
• Proficient in material selection strategies for plastic and metals; considering factors of manufacturability, cost-efficiency, corrosion resistance and UL-94 flame requirements
• Experience with supply chain operations such as vendor sourcing and supplier qualification using industry-recognized methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, APQP, PPAP)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, employing structured decision-making frameworks such as DFMEA and root cause analysis
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, adept at bridging the gaps between technical and non-technical teams
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic team-oriented environment whilst maintaining high standards of execution