Mechanical Engineering Team Lead

Position Overview

At Intramotev, we are dedicated to revolutionizing the freight industry by liberating tons of freight from congested highways, reducing carbon emissions, and enhancing transportation efficiency. We deploy self-propelled battery‐electric railcars and vehicles to transform freight logistics. As a highly experienced Mechanical Engineering Team Lead, you will guide our talented design team by providing technical direction and executing mechanical systems for our autonomous rail vehicles. This full‐time, in‐office role is based in St. Louis, MO. Find your future with us.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of mechanical design engineers, overseeing their work and fostering their professional and technical development.
• Establish the technical roadmap and vision for the mechanical engineering team, aligning it with company objectives and project requirements.
• Direct the complete design lifecycle of mechanical systems—including structures, powertrains, thermal management, and braking systems—from initial concept to final production.
• Oversee the creation and review of complex 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, and comprehensive structural and thermal analyses (FEA).
• Drive accountability for project milestones, ensuring high-quality designs are delivered on schedule and within budget.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for mechanical engineering while collaborating with cross-functional leaders in software, electrical, and manufacturing.
• Champion best practices in design for manufacturing (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), and geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T).
• Resolve challenging technical issues and make critical decisions regarding mechanical design and architecture.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• At least 12 years of experience in mechanical engineering and design for vehicles or complex industrial equipment.
• Demonstrated experience leading a team of design engineers, including performance management and career development.
• Expert-level proficiency with 3D CAD software (e.g., Autodesk Inventor, Fusion, or similar).
• Willingness to expand into technical areas beyond your expertise and develop innovative approaches.
• Fluent in both written and verbal English.
• U.S. Person: Immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven track record of taking complex mechanical systems from initial concept through to successful production launch.
• Experience in directly applicable industries such as Rail, Electric Vehicles, Automotive, Aerospace, or Heavy Machinery.
• Deep expertise in advanced structural analysis (FEA), vehicle dynamics, and/or thermal management systems.
• Experience developing and managing engineering budgets and project schedules.
• Experience working across organizational boundaries and collaborating with other engineering disciplines at a leadership level.
• Experience working in Agile environments for hardware development.

Benefits & Perks

• Career Growth: Develop your career with a forward-thinking company dedicated to transforming rail technology.
• Innovative Environment: Contribute to groundbreaking projects that bridge the past and future of rail transport.
• Impactful Work: Be a key player in creating solutions for a more sustainable and efficient rail network.
• Relocation Package: Competitive relocation package available for qualified candidates.
• Location: Full-time, based in St. Louis, MO.