Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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Title:
Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

Manufacturing:
Aerospace Manufacturing

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer to design, develop, and improve mechanical systems with a focus on quality, cost-efficiency, and timely delivery. The ideal candidate will have strong Solid Works expertise, hands-on manufacturing experience, and a creative, detail-oriented approach to product design and problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with project budgets and timelines.
• Create 3D models of enclosures, mechanical packaging, and detailed assembly drawings using Solid Works.
• Generate conceptual designs, PCB board layouts, and packaging in Solid Works.
• Build and test prototypes to verify functionality.
• Analyze and improve existing products for performance and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Apply working knowledge of mold making, dies, tooling, assembly, manufacturing fixtures, and processes.
• Work with materials such as foam, fiberglass, castings, resins, and aluminum; injection molding experience preferred.
• Prepare and support technical documents, including Specifications, Routers, ECOs, and ECRs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience:
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience in related duties.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing environment as a process owner (design, process, equipment, documentation).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Solid Works, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong knowledge of FEA analyses for thermal, stress, and vibration using simulation tools.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and quality specifications, including basic GD&T.
• Broad manufacturing experience preferred.
• Effective collaboration skills across engineering, technicians, and leadership levels.
• Excellent judgment, integrity, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Engineering and Design
• Industries Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Defense and Space Manufacturing

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