# Lead Mechanical Engineer at Interplay

- Company: Interplay
- What the company does: Backed by Techstars.
- Company website: https://gointerplay.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Altanta
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-08-25
- Apply by: 2026-10-09
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/interplay/b5451022-ae31-49bd-921d-ea0bcd406d5b
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/interplay-lead-mechanical-engineer/

## About the role

As Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will work directly with our COO and own advanced engineering for Lykos. You will own the hardware that turns our process science into repeatable processes: the machines, cells, fixtures, tooling, and automation that make up our pilot line and our modular manufacturing units.

## What they're looking for

- 8+ years of hands-on mechanical engineering experience in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or precision industrial environments, including ownership of production hardware
- Direct, hands-on expertise in CNC machining, fixturing and workholding, metal finishing and surface treatment processes, and metrology
- Ability to read and produce engineering drawings with GD&T per ASME Y14.5
- Demonstrated experience designing and deploying automation and robotics in a production setting: robotic cells, end-of-arm tooling, motion control, PLC/controls integration, and machine safety standards
- Strong machine design fundamentals: structural and thermal analysis, materials selection, precision alignment, vibration, and design for serviceability
- Expert CAD capability (SolidWorks, NX, Creo, or equivalent) with analysis experience

Tags: Lykos