Senior Mechanical Engineer

Yeo & Yeo HR Advisory Solutions•Ann Arbor, MI

About The Position

Parallel Robotics designs and builds advanced dexterity robotic systems for healthcare, industrial automation, automotive, and space applications. The Senior Mechanical Engineer leads development of complex mechanical systems and owns the engineering process from technical concepts and detailed design through analysis and scaled-up manufacturing. The role owns a subsystem, system, or full product platform, driving execution, mechanical design, engineering validation, and transfer to manufacturing. It bridges R&D concepts and formal production and involves working with internal team members, contract manufacturers, and suppliers. The company seeks candidates with industry experience taking products through formal design, manufacturing, and production release.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
Proven experience bringing mechanical, electromechanical, or robotic hardware products from development through production.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly through organized documentation, presentations, and design reviews.
Leadership skills and experience driving technical decisions, coordinating cross-functional efforts, and leading small engineering teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in regulated industries such as aerospace, healthcare, or automotive is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Own project objectives, deliverables, schedules, budgets, and resources while ensuring compliance with Design Controls (DC) and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
Lead the product development lifecycle, including requirements definition, specifications, design, analysis, verification, and production readiness.
Design mechanical systems, assemblies, mechanisms, structures, and motion systems using SolidWorks and GD&T standards.
Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM), optimizing designs for scalable production processes.
Perform kinematics, motion studies, structural calculations, and mechanical performance evaluations.
Develop prototypes, test fixtures, and validation plans; conduct hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and design iteration.
Manage suppliers, contract manufacturers, and vendors to source components and support prototype and production builds.
Mentor junior engineers, participate in technical design reviews, and contribute to engineering excellence.
Create and maintain engineering documentation, including design specifications, technical reports, design review materials, and patent support documentation.