Lead a mechanical engineering team to validate and release CAD models, drawings, and BOMs. Ensure CAD/PLM data integrity (Creo, Agile/PD Cloud), enforce design standards and manufacturability, oversee PLM/ERP alignment, mentor staff, drive process improvements, SOPs, automation, and support cross-functional collaboration and audits.
Team Lead - Mechanical
Job Title : Team Lead - Mechanical
Department : Global MCAD
Reports to : Manager - Engineering
Job Summary
The Team Lead – Mechanical Engineering will be responsible for leading a team supporting design validation, CAD/PLM data management, and engineering release processes for HVAC/Power products. This role involves driving technical excellence, ensuring data integrity across CAD and PLM systems, managing project delivery, and fostering continuous improvement in engineering processes and standards.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end validation and release of CAD models, drawings, and BOMs.
- Own quality and accuracy of engineering data across CAD (Creo), PLM (Agile/PD Cloud), and related systems.
- Drive adherence to design standards, modelling practices, and engineering guidelines.
- Review complex CAD assemblies, sheet metal designs, and ensure manufacturability readiness.
- Ensure validation of:
- CAD geometry, assembly fitment, and feature integrity
- Drawing quality (dimensions, GD&T, compliance)
- BOM structure and system alignment (CAD vs PLM vs ERP if applicable)
- Oversee correctness of:
- Material specifications
- Part descriptions, numbering, and classification
- Lifecycle, compliance, and attribute data in PLM
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and designers.
- Allocate resources and track workload to meet project timelines and deliverables.
- Drive accountability for quality and timely execution within the team.
- Collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Quality teams to resolve design/data issues.
- Act as the primary point of contact for engineering data validation and release activities.
- Develop, standardize, and enforce SOPs for:
- CAD validation
- PLM data management
- Release workflows
- Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and drive corrective actions.
- Implement automation, checklists, and best practices to improve engineering productivity and quality.
- Promote a culture of zero-error release and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with organizational standards, industry practices, and audit requirements.
- Maintain high data accuracy and traceability across systems.
- Support audits, reviews, and quality initiatives.
Required Competencies Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 10–15 years of experience in mechanical design, CAD/PLM validation, or engineering data management.
- Strong experience in Creo (3D modelling, assemblies, detailing).
- Strong understanding of:
- CAD validation and modelling best practices
- GD&T, manufacturing readiness, and design standards
- BOM management and structure alignment
- Hands-on experience with PLM tools (Agile, PD Cloud, or equivalent).
- Exposure to HVAC/Power products will be an advantage.
- Strong team leadership and people management skills
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Effective communication and stakeholder management
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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