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.
Senior Project Control Analyst
$95K - $115K *
Drive financial governance by tracking budgets, analyzing variances, and generating reports in a federal mission environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and support e...
3 weeks ago
Senior Engineer, Data Engineering
$144K - $165K *
Unlock potential by owning data architecture and reliability across domains. Collaborate with an AI-first team to design robust data pipelines, enhance analytics, and drive impactful solutions in a dy...
6 days ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer- Tailings Delivery
$110K - $180K *
Empower innovation by leading mechanical design for large-scale tailings delivery systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on world-class mining projects, ensuring technical excellence and cl...
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$85K - $165K *
Champion safety in innovative nuclear fuel recycling by evaluating hazards, developing safety documents, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate in a dynamic team to enhance safety measu...
4 weeks ago
Principal Engineer - Reporting & Insights
$287K - $320K *
Join a team that's redefining financial insights through AI. As a senior technical leader, you'll shape the multi-year strategy for Reporting & Insights, guiding engineering teams to innovate and scal...
2 weeks ago
Senior Subcontracts Administrator
$80K - $125K *
Drive success by managing the full subcontract lifecycle, ensuring compliance and collaboration with project teams to support federal, state, and local contracts in a dynamic environment...
1 week ago
$250K - $500K+*
Drive innovation by collaborating with hardware teams to enhance tools, evolve compilers, and improve developer experiences, ensuring efficient and effective hardware design processes...
1 week ago
Senior or Senior II Engineer - Market Services (Remote Eligible)
$108K - $137K *
Empower operations by ensuring data integrity for market systems. Partner to verify service reservations and regulatory compliance while providing analytical insights to enhance stakeholder engagement...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
BIM/VDC Engineering Services Specialist
$57K - $108K *
Engage in innovative BIM/VDC projects, delivering precise drafting services and managing multiple tasks in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with clients to create detailed piping drawings and advanc...
3 days ago
Senior Data Center Project Manager
$100K - $160K *
Elevate your career by leading the start-up and commissioning of critical power systems for large-scale data centers. Drive project success through effective planning, execution, and stakeholder manag...
2 weeks ago
Manager, Design Engineering - Optical
$84K - $130K *
Lead a dynamic team of Optical Design Engineers to innovate and implement cutting-edge DWDM network solutions, ensuring project success and exceeding performance targets while collaborating across dep...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $175K *
Drive innovative technology solutions by leading Agile project management efforts, fostering client relationships, and guiding teams through the complete solution delivery lifecycle to ensure successf...
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Intermediate Nuclear Engineer Energy - Remote
$74K - $138K *
Unlock potential by leading nuclear engineering activities, ensuring safety and compliance across multidisciplinary teams. Leverage expertise in Small Modular Reactor designs and regulatory frameworks...
1 week ago
$94K - $120K *
Lead the charge in delivering impactful IT projects by managing all phases from initiation to closeout. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure timely and successful project execution while aligning...
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Senior Supplier Development Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Elevate supplier performance and innovation by leading development initiatives, mentoring a skilled team, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure quality and operational excellence in a dynamic...
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Senior Supplier Development Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in optimizing supplier performance and innovation. Drive a team to enhance supplier capabilities, ensuring high-quality product delivery while fostering strategic relationships and con...
1 week ago
Senior Supplier Development Engineer
$97K - $122K *
Advance your career by leading supplier development initiatives that enhance performance and innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products while driving continuo...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive impactful solutions by maintaining and developing Finance and Procurement systems. Collaborate with teams to analyze requirements, debug SQL queries, and enhance application performance for a se...
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Electrical Engineer 4 - Washington State Ferries
$100K - $135K *
Elevate your career by applying your maritime electrical engineering expertise to enhance the safety and reliability of Washington's ferry fleet. Join a dedicated team focused on innovative vessel mod...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Engineer robust backend systems for financial applications, tackling payments, fraud detection, and compliance. Collaborate with a skilled team to design, build, and optimize features, ensuring reliab...
2 weeks ago
Senior Engineer, Mission Planning
$120K - $145K *
Innovate in mission planning by developing autonomous operations for satellite constellations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, prototype code, and optimize algorithms...
3 weeks ago
Senior Mechanical Commissioning Engineer/Specialist
$120K - $160K *
Join a team to lead commissioning projects, providing technical expertise and project management for critical facilities. Collaborate across teams, mentor others, and ensure successful testing and val...
Reposted 1 week ago
$75K - $112K *
Unlock potential by managing complex billing processes and leading a team to ensure accurate invoicing and exceptional customer service. Collaborate across departments to drive efficiency and implemen...
1 week ago
Senior Project Manager, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading complex data center projects, managing $5M-$8M in revenue, and ensuring successful execution across teams. Collaborate globally with clients and stakeholders while driving...
1 week ago
Implementation Project Manager
$90K - $110K *
Lead the charge in managing end-to-end ProShop ERP implementations for machine shop clients. Ensure successful adoption through effective project management, client relationship building, and hands-on...
1 week ago
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.