Mechanical Engineering Division Lead

Chicago, IL 60640

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Mechanical Engineering Job Number: 44138055 Compensation: $160,000 / year

Job Description

Title: Mechanical Engineering Group Lead 

Location: Chicago, IL 60613

Hire Type: Salaried, Direct Hire 

Work Type: 100% onsite 

Salary Range: $135k - $170k + bonus 

Overview:
Sterling has helped build careers for thousands for professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.


Job Summary:
  • The Mechanical Engineering Division Lead will handle oversight of the development, design, production of innovative medical devices and lead a team of engineers to collaborate with cross-functional teams ensuring timely and quality execution of projects while adhering to regulations.

Job Duties:
  • Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team in the end-to-end development of cutting-edge drug delivery devices—from initial concept through to full-scale production.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (Design, Human Factors, Regulatory, R&D, and Lab) to ensure technical alignment and regulatory compliance across all project stages.
  • Drive innovation by researching and applying emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance product performance, reliability, and efficiency.
  • Partner with Sales & Marketing to translate complex technical capabilities into clear value propositions and support contract development.
  • Own project execution by managing timelines, budgets, and resources—ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery of engineering milestones.
  • Champion a culture of continuous improvement, promoting engineering best practices and rigorous design controls throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Serve as a go-to technical expert, offering deep technical insight and problem-solving support for complex design and development challenges.
  • Build strategic relationships with suppliers, external partners, and key stakeholders to drive collaboration and support business growth.



Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO, etc.) and a proven track record of successful product launches.
  • Proficiency in CAD software, Solid Works and other relevant engineering tools.
  • Minimally 5+ years experience in an engineering leadership capacity


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

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