Find senior mechanical design engineer jobs that match your experience and career goals. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, including roles focused on product design, equipment development, manufacturing, and engineering leadership.
Senior mechanical design engineers turn requirements into reliable, manufacturable mechanical systems and products. They develop concepts, create and review CAD models and drawings, perform or oversee engineering analyses, select materials and components, and guide designs through prototyping, testing, and production. Many also mentor engineers and collaborate with manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and product teams.
Employers commonly seek a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, along with substantial experience developing mechanical products or systems. Relevant skills may include 3D CAD tools, GD&T, tolerance analysis, design for manufacturing and assembly, materials selection, failure analysis, and knowledge of applicable industry standards. Senior roles also value clear communication, sound technical judgment, project ownership, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
Senior mechanical design engineers work across industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical devices, industrial equipment, robotics, consumer products, energy, and semiconductor manufacturing. Depending on the organization, this role can lead to principal or staff engineering positions, engineering management, technical program leadership, or specialized design expertise.
Browse Ladders for vetted senior mechanical design engineer opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Compare roles by industry, location, responsibilities, and qualifications to identify positions that fit your technical background and next career step.
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Drive the evolution of Business Systems by integrating automation and AI into our go-to-market processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable systems that enhance efficiency and...
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Help us drive growth by identifying and closing automation opportunities. Collaborate with technical teams to deliver tailored solutions, build lasting customer relationships, and exceed sales targets...
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Empower creativity by transforming ambitious concepts into innovative digital experiences. Collaborate with designers and engineers to prototype and build interactive projects, leveraging your technic...
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Drive innovative civil engineering solutions as a senior leader, overseeing complex projects and mentoring teams. Ensure quality standards and contribute to sustainable development while positively im...
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Protection & Controls Engineer
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Lead Protection & Controls projects from kickoff to closeout, ensuring high-quality engineering deliverables and effective customer coordination. Collaborate with teams to manage project risks and del...
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Partner with us to integrate new firms into our IT environment, managing Microsoft 365 migrations and Active Directory consolidations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless...
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Drive excellence in construction oversight by ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence across multiple projects. Lead onsite execution and coordination while fostering a strong safety-first cu...
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Grow your career with a hands-on Engineering Manager role leading a dynamic team to enhance an AI-powered healthcare hiring platform, ensuring quality, reliability, and innovation across multiple tech...
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Sr Electrical Computer-aided Design (ECAD) Specialist
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Elevate your career by leveraging your expertise in PCB design and documentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions in high-frequency and digital signal processin...
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Engineering Manager - Autonomy Subsystem Evaluation
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Transform the future of autonomous systems by leading a team to evaluate subsystems, develop metrics, and drive improvements in driving quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effec...
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Elevate project delivery by managing cost and schedule reporting for semiconductor construction projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial tracking and effective co...
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Join a dynamic team to support semiconductor projects by managing cost and schedule reporting. Collaborate with engineering and procurement to ensure accurate project delivery and enhance organization...
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Transform your career by providing mechanical engineering expertise for hypersonic weapons systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational readiness and lifecycle sustainment of...
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Drive the evolution of software solutions for healthcare quality reporting, leading engineering teams to deliver innovative, high-quality products while fostering a culture of collaboration and contin...
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Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team, driving real-time financial infrastructure projects while fostering individual growth and establishing engineering standards for scalable practices...
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Construction Project Manager (grocery store projects)
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Innovate with us to lead complex, multi-phase projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to drive project success while man...
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Shape the future of product design by transforming concepts into high-fidelity experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user interactions through innovative prototyping and AI-a...
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National Manager I, Power Generation & Transmission
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Lead the growth of national Power Generation and Transmission accounts. Develop strategic relationships, identify opportunities, and drive revenue through collaboration with internal teams and clients...
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Elevate your career by leading SCADA design and engineering for high-voltage electrical power systems. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to optimize substation projects, ensuring efficient ex...
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Lead the charge in diverse control system projects, overseeing tasks and teams while ensuring successful project completion. Collaborate with stakeholders and provide engineering support, driving qual...
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Engage in impactful construction scheduling, collaborating with teams to analyze and optimize project timelines. Leverage your expertise to identify risks, enhance reporting, and drive project success...
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$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's leading the modernization of a legacy system. Drive architectural decisions, enhance engineering practices, and foster a culture of innovation while ensuring reliable delivery and c...
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Project Manager (Electrical/Controls)
$102K - $136K *
Join a dynamic team as you lead electrical controls projects, optimizing production processes and enhancing safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions while managi...
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Senior Design Engineer Energy - Remote
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Champion innovative solutions as a Senior Design Engineer in nuclear facilities. Lead complex projects, enhance engineering processes, and drive technical excellence while collaborating with multidisc...
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Integrated Program Planner Stf - E4
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Join a team that's driving mission success through innovative program planning. Collaborate across functions to develop and maintain schedules, ensuring on-time, in-budget delivery of complex projects...
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What does a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer do?
A Senior Mechanical Design Engineer leads or contributes to the design of mechanical products, components, and systems. Typical work includes CAD modeling, engineering analysis, design reviews, prototyping, testing, and supporting manufacturing.
What qualifications are usually required for senior mechanical design engineer jobs?
Employers often prefer a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline and several years of relevant design experience. CAD proficiency, GD&T, tolerance analysis, design for manufacturing, and cross-functional leadership are commonly valued.
Which industries hire Senior Mechanical Design Engineers?
Opportunities are available in aerospace, automotive, medical devices, industrial equipment, robotics, consumer products, energy, and other sectors that develop or manufacture mechanical products and systems.
How much do Senior Mechanical Design Engineer jobs pay?
Compensation varies by industry, location, experience, and role scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so candidates can explore senior-level opportunities in that salary range.
What roles can follow a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer position?
Potential next steps include principal or staff mechanical engineer, engineering manager, technical program leader, or a specialized design and product development role.