Senior Mechanical Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-16
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Product Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Senior Mechanical Engineer Opportunity | Aerospace Industry
Confidential Search | Senior Mechanical EngineerAn industry-leading aerospace manufacturer is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead innovative aircraft product development and installation programs supporting commercial and business aviation customers worldwide.
This highly visible position offers the opportunity to take ownership of projects from concept through certification, production launch, and customer implementation while working directly with aircraft operators, engineering teams, manufacturing, and key industry partners.
Salary: $100,000- $145,000 + Sign on Bonus
Key Responsibilities:- Lead mechanical design and product development projects from concept through production release
- Develop 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation using Solid Works
- Manage aircraft installation programs and customer-specific engineering projects
- Conduct aircraft surveys and support installation activities in the field
- Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and operations teams to improve products and processes
- Support certification, qualification testing, and technical documentation efforts
- Serve as a technical leader and customer-facing engineering resource throughout program execution
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- 5+ years of mechanical product design experience
- 3+ years of Solid Works experience
- Aerospace, aviation, aircraft interiors, lighting systems, cabin systems, or related industry experience preferred
- Experience leading engineering projects and working directly with customers
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, design-for-manufacturability, and engineering documentation
- FAA certification, DO-160, aircraft installation, or field engineering experience is highly desirable
- Direct customer interaction and project ownership
- Strong mix of engineering and program leadership responsibilities
- Collaborative, growth-oriented engineering environment
- Opportunity to influence future product strategy and innovation
Up to 30% domestic and international
If you have a passion for aerospace engineering, product development, and leading programs from concept through implementation, we'd love to connect.
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