Senior Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the design, analysis, and development of complex mechanical systems from concept through production release. In this role, you will lead the detailed mechanical design of products and subsystems, perform advanced engineering analyses, and ensure designs meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including Electrical, Software, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to deliver robust, production-ready solutions. This position requires strong hands-on design experience combined with deep analytical capability in structural FEA, vibration and modal analysis, and heat transfer, as well as practical expertise in injection-molded plastic design and production manufacturing processes. Experience: 10+ years Education: BS or MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience
- BS or MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- Strong experience in mechanical system and component design for complex products
- Demonstrated expertise in structural FEA, vibration analysis, and modal testing correlation
- Solid understanding of heat transfer and thermal management in electromechanical systems
- Proven experience designing injection-molded plastic components for high-volume production
- Experience with metals, plastics, fasteners, adhesives, and surface treatments
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, PDM, and PLM systems
- Experience working with test teams to correlate analysis results with physical testing
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and influence technical decisions
- Strong documentation, communication, and technical leadership skills
- Proficient understanding of engineering principles, best practices, and design processes
- Experience supporting products through production ramp and sustaining engineering
- Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with supplier tooling reviews and injection mold qualification
- Previous experience with avionics or UAVs
- Experience with propulsion systems (propeller design and motor selection)
Responsibilities
- Own the mechanical design and detailed implementation of product subsystems from concept through sustaining
- Develop and maintain mechanical system architectures, layouts, and detailed component designs
- Perform advanced structural analysis (FEA) to validate strength, stiffness, fatigue, and durability requirements
- Conduct vibration and modal analysis to evaluate dynamic response, resonance, and environmental loading
- Perform thermal and heat transfer analysis to ensure safe and reliable operation under all operating conditions
- Translate high-level product requirements into clear, traceable mechanical requirements and design solutions
- Lead design trade studies to down-select materials, architectures, and manufacturing processes
- Design for injection molding, including part geometry, draft, gating considerations, tolerances, and material selection
- Apply DFM/DFA and DFT best practices to optimize cost, quality, and manufacturability
- Create and maintain accurate CAD models, drawings, and GD&T using SolidWorks or equivalent CAD tools
- Support prototype builds, testing, and design iteration based on verification and validation results
- Collaborate with suppliers and contract manufacturers to review designs, tooling, and production readiness
- Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions for test, quality, or manufacturing issues
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on best design and analysis practices
- Maintain mechanical documentation and bills of materials (BOMs) within the PLM system throughout the product lifecycle
Benefits
- Equal employment opportunities (EEO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
