Senior Design Engineer
Position Summary
The Senior Product Design Engineer leads the design and development of complex mechanical products and equipment from concept through production. This role is responsible for creating innovative, reliable, and manufacturable solutions while collaborating with customers, operations, and cross-functional engineering teams. The position also provides technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and design personnel.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of mechanical systems, assemblies, and components from concept through production release.
- Translate customer requirements, field data, and application specifications into practical engineering solutions.
- Develop detailed 3D models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings using CAD software.
- Review and validate designs for functionality, manufacturability, quality, and compliance with engineering standards.
- Manage engineering changes and design revisions through established change control processes.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and customer teams to support product development and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide technical support for production, sourcing, quoting, and product implementation activities.
- Mentor and support junior engineers, designers, and drafting personnel.
- Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving efforts related to product performance and reliability.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical product design, equipment design, or engineered-to-order manufacturing environments.
- Proficiency with 3D CAD software and engineering drawing creation.
- Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance analysis, manufacturing drawing standards, and mechanical design principles.
- Knowledge of fabrication, machining, welding, assembly, casting, and other manufacturing processes.
- Experience designing welded structures, mechanical assemblies, and custom-engineered products.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience supporting customer-facing engineering projects is preferred.