Top skills for Lead Mechanical Engineer jobs

Based on 75 active Lead Mechanical Engineer postings · updated Oct 8, 2026.

Skills employers ask for

The share of Lead Mechanical Engineer postings that list each skill. Text that appears in almost every posting — equal-opportunity and benefits sections — is left out.

  • Design83%
  • Manufacturing53%
  • Business48%
  • Drawing31%
  • Verification31%
  • Professional Development28%
  • Technical Leadership27%
  • Piping25%
  • Construction24%
  • Hydraulics21%
  • Regulations21%
  • Supervision20%
  • Microsoft Office17%
  • Welding17%
  • Engineering Design16%
  • Ensure Compliance16%
  • Inclusion16%
  • Consulting15%
  • Sustainability15%
  • Creativity13%
  • Datasheets13%
  • Driven13%
  • Scheduling13%
  • ASME Y14.512%
  • Automation12%