Senior Mechanical Design EngineerLocation: St. Louis, MO
Type: Full-Time
What You Bring- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
- 6-8 years of hands-on engineering experience in an Engineer-to-Order or custom-build environment - this is a firm requirement, not a preference
- Strong proficiency in SolidWorks or comparable CAD platform
- Deep familiarity with manufacturing processes, mechanical assemblies, and heavy industrial equipment
- Proven ability to lead projects independently and make sound engineering decisions with incomplete information
The OpportunityWe're looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to bring deep technical expertise and project leadership to our St. Louis team. This isn't a role for someone who wants to refine existing designs or follow templates. You'll be the technical driver on custom heavy material handling systems - partnering directly with manufacturing, controls, and customers to deliver engineered solutions that work in the real world.
If you've spent your career in engineered-to-order environments and you're energized by complexity and ambiguity, this role was written for you.
What You'll OwnEnd-to-End Project Leadership- Lead engineering projects from initial concept through fabrication, testing, and field commissioning
- Serve as the technical authority on complex, one-of-a-kind systems with competing constraints
- Balance performance, cost, and schedule without sacrificing design integrity
Hands-On Engineering- Work directly alongside technicians and fabricators to ensure designs translate cleanly from drawing to build
- Debug, iterate, and problem-solve in real time
- Drive continuous improvement in design practices, build efficiency, and system performance
Cross-Functional & Customer Collaboration- Partner with manufacturing, controls, and sales teams to develop solutions that meet customer requirements and Align's delivery standards
- Engage directly with customers to clarify technical scope, manage expectations, and build confidence in our solutions
- Work closely with suppliers to source and develop optimal components within design constraints
Technical Documentation & Mentorship- Maintain rigorous engineering documentation, drawings, and revision histories
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to building best practices across the engineering team
Who Thrives Here- Engineers who take ownership and drive projects forward without waiting to be told what to do next
- People who find satisfaction in seeing a concept they created running on a production floor
- Senior contributors who can mentor others while still doing the technical work themselves
- Practical problem-solvers who know how to balance engineering ideals with real-world constraints
