Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs

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.

What Senior Mechanical Design Engineers Do

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.

Skills and Qualifications

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.

Career Paths and Industries

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.

Find Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs on Ladders

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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Contribute to power system studies for high-voltage substations, ensuring reliability and compliance. Collaborate with engineers, support project documentation, and drive continuous improvement initia...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to implement VDC standards for mechanical systems, collaborating with contractors and designers to enhance operational efficiency and uphold quality across multiple projects...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $129K *

Drive innovative structural engineering solutions for nuclear facilities, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance safety and efficiency. Guide junior engineers while leveraging advanced...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $154K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Deliver technical leadership in high-voltage transmission line projects, ensuring excellence in planning, design, and execution. Collaborate across teams, mentor staff, and uphold quality standards wh...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$121K - $187K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

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Louisville, KYRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in innovative mechanical design for large-scale power plants, driving projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance energy solutions and ensure projec...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $120K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$185K - $344K *

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Three Rivers, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$181K - $218K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team in high voltage substation projects, overseeing all phases from design to completion. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure quality, budget, and schedule adherence wh...

Minnesota, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $170K *

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Sacramento, CARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$132K - $251K *

Optimize cost modeling and benchmarking for complex assemblies, driving transparency in supplier negotiations across various defense products. Lead should cost assessments and develop models to enhanc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $113K *

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Columbus, OHRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    Potential next steps include principal or staff mechanical engineer, engineering manager, technical program leader, or a specialized design and product development role.