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 Construction Manager - Electric Utility Distribution Projects
$110K - $130K *
Engage with us to lead electric utility construction projects, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and budget standards. Oversee contractor activities and coordinate with stakeholders to deliver...
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Technical Program Manager-Flight Software
$151K - $251K *
Drive the planning and execution of Flight Software development programs, ensuring seamless coordination between engineering and program management for timely delivery of spacecraft software systems...
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Image Project Lead - East Coast
$116K - $146K *
Drive impactful image programs and projects across multiple channels, ensuring compliance, safety, and customer satisfaction. Manage budgets of $25-$45 million while coordinating with stakeholders and...
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Software Systems Engineer Principal
$160K - $200K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of program management by leveraging your software systems engineering expertise and product ownership skills to drive innovative solutions in a cloud-native envir...
1 week ago
Software Systems Engineer Principal
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of program management solutions. Leverage your software systems engineering expertise and product ownership skills to drive innovation and deliver high-quality, c...
1 week ago
Consulting Engineer - AI Networking & Fabric Architecture
$77K - $108K *
Innovate high-performance AI network fabrics for accelerated computing. Engage with clients to deliver tailored solutions, ensuring optimal configurations for GPU clusters and data-center infrastructu...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Drive utility project success as a Senior Substation Estimator, creating precise estimates and schedules, mentoring teammates, and collaborating with clients to ensure top-tier project execution in a...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Thermal Performance Engineer, Heat Balance - Kiewit Power Engineering
$110K - $130K *
Develop and oversee power plant thermal performance analysis, modeling, and testing. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate data collection and reporting, while supporting project design efforts an...
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Thermal Performance Engineer, Heat Balance - Kiewit Power Engineering
$110K - $130K *
Lead thermal performance analysis for power plants, modeling cycles, conducting tests, and collaborating with teams to ensure optimal performance and compliance with project requirements. Occasional t...
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Director of Construction Delivery
$220K - $340K *
Champion construction delivery excellence across global data center sites, managing GC performance and budgets of $25M+. Lead strategy, negotiate contracts, and represent construction risks to executi...
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Senior Technical Product Manager
$153K - $213K *
Champion the development of a key platform, driving strategy, success metrics, and technical depth while collaborating across teams to deliver impactful solutions that meet customer needs and enhance...
3 weeks ago
Senior Technical Infrastructure Program Manager (Sr. TIPM)
$120K - $185K *
Lead cross-functional teams to drive infrastructure remediation programs, improving performance and reliability across AI and hyperscale data center environments. Collaborate with engineering and oper...
Reposted 1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team where you'll engage customers, translate their needs into effective proposals, and collaborate on innovative solutions to drive success in the broadband service industry, enhancing...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$91K - $161K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud IT by designing secure, scalable systems. Collaborate across the organization to implement innovative solutions and drive operational excellence, leverag...
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Senior Commissioning Engineer (Remote)
$142K - $178K *
Empower the future of energy by leading commissioning activities for HV substations, BESS, and PV projects. Oversee complex engineering tasks, mentor engineers, and ensure safe energization through in...
Reposted yesterday
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of cloud security solutions by leading technical sales pursuits, collaborating with clients and internal teams to deliver tailored compliance strategies and drive successful implement...
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$124K - $187K *
Join a dynamic team as a Project Manager, overseeing complex renewable energy projects and ensuring safety, quality, and budget objectives across multiple disciplines and stakeholders to drive sustain...
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$85K - $110K *
Lead the charge in developing innovative AI solutions, managing small-scale projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance agentic workflows and maintain high-quality documentation...
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$144K - $195K *
Innovate and lead the design of identity management solutions, ensuring security and integration across platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience and manage critical issues in a dyn...
2 weeks ago
$126K *
Transform the future of aerospace by leveraging your expertise in aerodynamics for spacecraft entry analyses, utilizing advanced CFD tools, and collaborating with a dynamic team to drive innovative so...
2 weeks ago
$142K *
Drive innovation by applying advanced aerodynamics knowledge to spacecraft entry analyses. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance performance across various flight regimes, utilizing cutting-edge...
2 weeks ago
BIM (Building Information Modeling) / Virtual Design Coordinator
$85K - $115K *
Elevate your career by coordinating multidisciplinary BIM models for complex industrial projects. Lead clash detection, ensure model accuracy, and drive collaboration among teams to deliver high-quali...
4 weeks ago
Product Engineer II - Web Services
$79K - $133K *
Elevate progress at the forefront of ArcGIS Hub by transforming customer workflows, communicating priorities, and enhancing geospatial collaboration through innovative product management...
Reposted today
$110K - $130K *
Lead feasibility strategy and execution for clinical studies, driving operational excellence and data-driven insights to optimize trial planning and enrollment across rare disease programs. Collaborat...
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$61K - $125K *
Support environmental planning initiatives by coordinating workflows, managing project trackers, and ensuring timely delivery of planning documents. Collaborate with experts to facilitate environmenta...
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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.