Lead Mechanical Engineer
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Lead Mechanical Engineer
tx-inc.com· Product Development - Hardware
About this role
What You’ll DoAs a Team Lead on the Retail HW team, you will serve as a technical lead and mentor, leading a small team of 2-3 Mechanical and Electrical engineers to deliver next-gen hardware from early prototyping to production ready.
1. People & Team Leadership
1. People & Team Leadership
- Manage & Mentor: Conduct regular 1-on-1s, drive goal setting, and be able to provide both positive and negative feedback to encourage future improvement.
- Task & Schedule Execution: Break complex product milestones into time-bound and measurable outcomes, manage individual workload distribution, run design reviews, and keep things moving smoothly even when you don't have direct authority over members outside of your team.
- Establish and maintain systems: Put systems in place to improve overall efficiency and output, like CAD design standards, documentation, testing, and communication.
2. Engineering & Hardware Operations
- Architect Next-Gen Hardware: Lead hands-on design and system integration for critical sub-systems of our Ghost drink-restocking robot—which could include robotic arms, custom end-effectors (grippers), mobility/locomotion platforms, and smart shelves.
- BOM & Procurement Control: Own the Bill of Materials (BOMs), track part lead times, manage component sourcing, and keep prototype build schedules strictly on track.
- Local Vendor & Supplier Management: Work closely with suppliers and manufacturers, fabrication partners, and component distributors for custom CNC, sheet metal, injection molding, and off-the-shelf parts.
- Root Cause & Failure Analysis (RCFA): Lead systematic debugging when parts fail during testing, identifying root causes (tolerances, material fatigue, thermal wear) and converting insights into corrective design actions.
- Cross-Functional Requirements: Work closely with Software, Firmware, Production, and Operations teams to ensure seamless mechatronic integration.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This Lead Mechanical Engineer role at tx-inc.com is based in Tokyo. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Lead Mechanical Engineer role at tx-inc.com full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time employee position. It is posted as a Lead Mechanical Engineer role in the Product Development - Hardware department at tx-inc.com.
Which team or department does the Lead Mechanical Engineer at tx-inc.com belong to?
This Lead Mechanical Engineer position is part of the Product Development - Hardware department at tx-inc.com. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Lead Mechanical Engineer job at tx-inc.com posted?
This Lead Mechanical Engineer position at tx-inc.com was posted on Aug 10, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Lead Mechanical Engineer
tx-inc.com
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