Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Confidential Company)

Department: Engineering
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Status: Exempt
Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday

Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Company Overview

Our client is a global manufacturer that designs and produces engineered transportation equipment and mechanical systems. The organization is committed to innovation, quality, safety, and continuous improvement while delivering reliable solutions for customers worldwide.

Position Summary

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer leads the design, development, validation, and continuous improvement of complex mechanical products and systems from concept through production. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet customer expectations, regulatory requirements, manufacturing objectives, quality standards, and cost targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead new product development and engineering improvement projects.
• Develop mechanical assemblies and components using 3D CAD tools and engineering analysis.
• Apply APQP methodologies including DFMEA, feasibility reviews, control plans, and risk assessments.
• Evaluate technical alternatives and recommend optimal engineering solutions.
• Prepare drawings, specifications, BOMs, and engineering documentation.
• Support prototype builds, validation testing, and production launch activities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, purchasing, supply chain, sales, and suppliers.
• Implement product improvements, cost reduction initiatives, regulatory updates, and obsolescence solutions.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing, field service, and customer issues.
• Research emerging technologies and recommend improvements to design, quality, cost, and delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 5-10 years of mechanical product design experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of APQP and product development processes.
• Experience with CAD and PLM systems.
• Excellent communication, organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and industry standards.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship.

Core Competencies

Mechanical design, CAD modeling, technical documentation, product development, manufacturability, continuous improvement, collaboration, customer focus, attention to detail, innovation, and project leadership.

Travel

Occasional overnight travel (less than 5%).

Physical & Work Environment

Primarily office-based with occasional time in manufacturing areas. May occasionally lift light materials.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected status.

Disclaimer

This job description outlines the primary responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Duties may change based on business needs.

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