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L3HHCM20

Lead, Mechanical Engineering

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

Lead, Mechanical Engineering Job Code: 42062 Job Location: Fort Wayne, IN Job Schedule: 9/80 L3Harris Technologies has an opening for a Lead, Mechanical Engineer to support a growing missile warning ...

Harris Corporation

Lead, Mechanical Engineering

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$101K - $122K/yr

Lead, Mechanical Engineering Job Code: 42062 Job Location: Fort Wayne, IN Job Schedule: 9/80 L3Harris Technologies has an opening for a Lead, Mechanical Engineer to support a growing missile warning ...

Allegion

$90K - $124K/yr

Lead, coach, and mentor the mechanical engineering and configuration teams. Perform data-driven manpower planning and strategic resource alignment to ensure capacity is focused on high-value business ...

Stanley Access Technologies

$90K - $124K/yr

Lead, coach, and mentor the mechanical engineering and configuration teams. Perform data-driven manpower planning and strategic resource alignment to ensure capacity is focused on high-value business ...

Allegion

$90K - $124K/yr

Lead, coach, and mentor the mechanical engineering and configuration teams. Perform data-driven manpower planning and strategic resource alignment to ensure capacity is focused on high-value business ...

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What is the difference between Mechanical Engineering Lead vs Mechanical Engineer?

AspectMechanical Engineering LeadMechanical Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, possibly PE licenseBachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering
Work EnvironmentProject teams, design departments, leadership rolesDesign, analysis, testing in engineering teams
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in engineering firms, manufacturing, aerospace, automotiveCommon across similar industries, entry to mid-level roles

The Mechanical Engineering Lead typically holds more experience, oversees projects, and guides teams, whereas the Mechanical Engineer focuses on technical design and analysis tasks. The Lead role involves leadership responsibilities, while the Engineer role emphasizes technical execution.

What does a mechanical engineering lead do?

A mechanical engineering lead oversees the design, development, and testing of mechanical systems and components. They coordinate engineering teams, ensure project deadlines are met, and apply technical skills such as CAD software and engineering principles to deliver effective solutions.

What jobs can a mechanical engineering lead lead to?

A mechanical engineering lead can advance to roles such as engineering manager, project manager, or senior engineer, overseeing design, development, and manufacturing processes. They may also transition into specialized fields like product development, systems engineering, or technical consulting, often requiring leadership skills and proficiency with CAD software and engineering standards.

What cities in Indiana are hiring for Mechanical Engineering Lead jobs?

Cities in Indiana with the most Mechanical Engineering Lead job openings:

Infographic showing various Mechanical Engineering Lead job openings in Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution.

Lead, Mechanical Engineering

Fort Wayne, IN • On-site

L3HHCM20
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Job description

Job Title: Lead, Mechanical Engineering

Job Code: 42062

Job Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Job Schedule: 9/80 

 

Job Description: 

L3Harris Technologies has an opening for a Lead, Mechanical Engineer to support a growing missile warning/missile defense business. The ideal candidate for this position has extensive knowledge of EO/IR payload design that can be implemented in low size, weight, and power (SWaP) space systems. Candidate will provide direct contributions and act as a technical lead in mechanical design, analysis, integration into flight hardware, IRAD development and future pursuits.

 

Essential Functions: 

  • Provide technical leadership for team of mechanical engineers in the areas of payload mechanical architecture, Cryogenic optical design, Cryocooler implementation, mirrors and mounts and optical alignment/focus management.
  • Ensure that L3Harris mechanical engineering design standards and processes are followed.
  • Ensure that overhead budgets are met
  • Ensure that the mechanical designs of the group meet requirements and satisfy design for assembly and test needs.
  • Lead team on new proposal bids to guide concept, BOE and BOM development.
  • Develop our technology to push our designs forward for lower mass, lower cost, higher performance.
  • Collaborate across functions to minimize gaps in requirements, responsibilities and payload performance.
  •  Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance

Qualifications:  

  • Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical engineering and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
  • 5+ years of experience leading a technical team
  • Experience working with government contracts, requirements, and compliance
  • Experience with payload level design and development of mechanical architecture

Preferred Additional Skills: 

  • DOD Secret Clearance preferred
  • Optical space payload design experience
  • Experience with functional management of a team of engineers
  • Creo design experience
  • Design of IR and cryogenic optics systems
  • Experience with budget allocation and management
  • Experience working with proposal management for government contracts

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