Senior Mechanical Engineer – Product Design & Prototyping

Catania Product Development is seeking a Mechanical Engineer – Design & Integration with senior-level experience and a strong background in hardware product development and rapid prototyping. This role is intended for an engineer who can contribute wherever needed across the product lifecycle, whether the work is design-heavy, integration-heavy, or a blend of both.

The right candidate brings broad mechanical engineering capability, practical hardware judgment, and the ability to move from concept and design through fabrication support, assembly, integration, and test.

This role is best suited for individuals who prefer autonomy and are comfortable being accountable for their outcomes.

This role requires US Citizenship.

Catania Product Development is an innovative product design and engineering services company operating in a fast-paced, high-tech, and creative environment. We offer a family-friendly atmosphere, flexible work structure, and the opportunity to take real ownership of challenging projects from concept through build, integration, and test. Our culture is built on trust, autonomy, reliability, and shared success, making it a strong fit for people who want meaningful responsibility and the ability to directly influence outcomes.

Our work is especially rewarding for those who value accountability, enjoy solving hard problems, and find fulfillment in seeing products come to life from start to finish. Many of our efforts support start-ups and small-to-medium businesses, giving team members the chance to help turn ideas into real, working products across a diverse range of applications.

• Support product development efforts from concept through prototype, test, and integration
• Develop mechanical concepts, layouts, and detailed designs for components and assemblies
• Create and revise 3D CAD models (Solid Works, Fusion 360), drawings, and related documentation
• Apply sound engineering judgment to materials, fabrication methods, manufacturability, and cost-conscious design
• Support iterative design refinement based on build, test, and integration feedback

• Contribute directly to hardware integration, assembly, and troubleshooting efforts
• Work directly on prototype builds and hands‑on problem solving as needed
• Work through design issues discovered during fabrication, assembly, or integration
• Conduct test setups, fit checks, configuration updates, and implement design changes
• Drive issues to closure in a practical and timely manner

• Work collaboratively with teammates, technicians, vendors, fabrication partners, and other stakeholders
• Procure and coordinate parts, and prepare for integration readiness
• Communicate clearly across technical and non-technical teams
• Shift effectively between design tasks and execution needs based on project priorities

• Take ownership of assigned work with limited oversight
• Maintain strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
• Support multiple active efforts while keeping priorities clear and work moving
• Contribute as needed across a range of mechanical engineering tasks in a fast‑paced environment

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
• 7+ years of experience in hardware product development
• Strong mechanical design experience with components, assemblies, and product‑level hardware
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools and engineering drawing creation;
  Solid Works experience required
• Experience supporting designs from concept through fabrication, assembly, and implementation

• Ability to contribute effectively in both…