Team Lead, Mechanical Engineering

Job Summary:

The Team Lead, Mechanical Engineer is a hands-on leader responsible for driving project delivery while developing a high-performing, accountable, and innovative team. This role oversees the full lifecycle of mechanical products and solutions—from concept through development, enhancement, testing, and support—ensuring they meet performance, reliability, cost, and compliance standards. 

In this role you will foster a culture of innovation and accountability, mentor and evaluate team members and champion continuous improvement. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to define technical needs, troubleshoot design challenges, and ensure quality through structured testing and risk management. 

Key Accountabilities:

Team Leadership  

• Exercise leadership and provide professional development and support to the electrical team 
• Ensure the team structure and performance will deliver the short and long-term objectives of the organization. 

Product Development and Technical Innovation 

• Work with internal and external key stakeholders to define specifications and scope of requirements for related projects and solutions 
• Identify opportunities for improvement/enhancement to current product design 
• Lead/participate with failure/RCA investigations 
• Design and deliver timely, cost-effective solutions with a focus on functionality and reliability supported by comprehensive testing and validation practices 
• Specify, procure, and evaluate new components or technology to be applied or integrated into existing products and solutions 
• Collect, analyze, interpret, and present field and bench testing data 

Cross-Functional Collaboration - Technical/Customer Support 

• Provide technical support to both internal and external customers (eg training and troubleshooting) 
• Support the sales and life cycle of BlueSpark® product and solution offerings in collaboration with all levels and departments to capture user needs, identify challenges, and implement improvements  

Documentation, Compliance & Industry Engagement 

• Create, review, revise and maintain all required documentation, specifications, and schematics to ensure accuracy and compliance with the product data management (PDM) and quality management systems (QMS) 
• Develop and maintain technical knowledge by monitoring relevant and emerging technologies and trends and through participation in key industry events/conferences/committees 

Required Qualifications and Competencies:

• Master or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, registered or eligible for registration as a P.Eng 
• Minimum of 10 years’ related experience with the design and development of mechanical products and systems. 
• Proven experience leading or mentoring mechanical engineering teams in a project or functional environment 
• Proven expertise in the design, testing, and procurement of complex fit for purpose mechanical designs 
• High level of proficiency with Solid Works family of products and strength in PDM system set up and management.   
• Experience with downhole oilfield tools is an asset. 
• Strong experience with engineering simulation tools (e.g., FEA) 
• Working knowledge of relevant Federal and Industry Regulations, Codes and Standards (IEEE, ANSI, CSA, NEC, etc.) 
• Intermediate+ proficiency with technical and collaboration tools (Microsoft 365, SharePoint) 

Behavioral Competencies:

• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing mechanical engineering team, fosters accountability, engagement, and continuous learning Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, leveraging collaboration and creativity Self-driven with the ability to work autonomously and deliver results under minimal supervision Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving, and sometimes unstructured environments 
• Values aligned with company culture: problem solving, teamwork, accountability, and ownership 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence across all organizational levels 
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and prioritization abilities in dynamic environments 
• Growth mindset with a passion for emerging technologies and continuous improvement 

Living our Core Values: 

• WE/ME: We act and make decisions for the benefit of the team, not for our own ego or advancement. Like family we are committed to the success and well-being of every Sparky.
• Dependable: We say what we do and then we do what we say even when no one is watching
• Solve it!: When we see problem, we fix it using ingenuity and common sense. We have the courage to fail fast and learn.
• Fun Works: We take ourselves lightly and our work seriously. Optimism, kindness and a sense of humor go a long way when the going gets tough. We can laugh at ourselves and with each other when sharing setbacks or celebrating success.

NOTE:   This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.  

At Blue Spark, we believe great teams are built through diverse perspectives and inclusive practices. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.