Senior Mechanical Engineer

Glassboard, LLC•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Senior Mechanical Engineer leads mechanical design on complex client programs across consumer, medical, mobility, and industrial categories, translating design intent into robust, manufacturable hardware that meets product requirements. The role collaborates with industrial designers, electrical and embedded software engineers, project managers, and clients from early architecture through production transfer. Where needed, the Senior Mechanical Engineer serves as project manager, owning program scope, schedule, budget, and client communication. The role also helps establish the engineering standard for the team through mentorship. It is suited to an experienced mechanical engineer from a product development environment who enjoys solving complex technical problems and raising the team's rigor. Glassboard is a product development company working with companies and brands ranging from early-stage startups to global enterprises. Its teams span industrial design, electrical engineering, embedded software, and mechanical engineering, and the company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
At least 5 years of professional mechanical design experience.
Proven record supporting products from concept through launch.
Experience leading programs, including scope, schedule, and client contact.
Proficiency in Onshape, SolidWorks, or similar 3D CAD software.
Strong command of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and 2D drawings.
Deep knowledge of molding, sheet metal, machining, and DFM/DFA.
Experience with FEA, thermal, or fluid simulation tools.
Hands-on experience executing V&V test plans and reports.
Experience supporting manufacturing ramp-up and debugging.
Clear communication skills with engineers and non-technical stakeholders.
Collaborative, detail-oriented, and able to iterate quickly.
Must be authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience at a consulting or product development firm.
Experience designing complex electromechanical products.
Medical device experience under FDA 21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485.
Experience working with overseas contract manufacturers.
Experience mentoring other engineers.

Responsibilities

Develop mechanical architecture from concept through production.
Serve as project manager where needed, owning scope, budget, and schedule.
Translate user needs and design intent into product requirements.
Develop production-intent CAD across multiple manufacturing methods.
Apply first-principles thinking to solve novel technical problems.
Apply DFM/DFA and partner with suppliers on tooling and process.
Perform tolerance stack-ups, GD&T, and engineering analysis.
Build prototypes and test fixtures to validate concepts early.
Plan and execute verification and validation testing.
Support pilot builds, manufacturing ramp-up, and production-line debugging.
Resolve integration challenges with industrial design, electrical engineering, and embedded software.
Lead technical client communications and design reviews.
Support design controls on regulated programs.
Manage engineering tasks across concurrent programs.
Mentor engineers on design, analysis, and documentation.
Champion first-principles thinking.
Conduct design reviews for owned programs and participate in reviews for other programs.
Share new materials, processes, and test methods with the team.
Inform the Lead Mechanical Engineer about team growth and performance.