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.

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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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$123K - $159K *

Partner with us to lead civil engineering efforts for major EPC transmission and substation projects, ensuring technical integrity and compliance while supporting the owner's project team throughout a...

Houston, TXRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to enhance project operations and drive continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and ensure timely delivery of integrated customer soluti...

Houston, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $200K *

Drive impactful design and development of front-end features, owning the code from concept to production. Collaborate with teams to establish design systems and set direction for user-centric products...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by bridging sales and engineering as a key technical resource. You'll scope, quote, and support customer needs for low and medium-voltage switchgear solutions, ensuring alignment w...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

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Pennsylvania, USRemote

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

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

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Atlanta, GARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$137K - $183K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$137K - $183K *

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Atlanta, GARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$111K - $150K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of energy through innovative electrical design for utility-scale projects. Collaborate with engineers on solar, wind, and battery systems, ensuring quality and ef...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$111K - $150K *

Drive innovative civil engineering solutions for utility-scale solar projects. Lead design teams, mentor engineers, and ensure high-quality project execution while collaborating with clients and stake...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$126K - $167K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $185K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $146K *

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Maryland, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

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Richmond, VARemote

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

$110K - $130K *

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Norfolk, VARemote

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

$110K - $130K *

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Virginia Beach, VARemote

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$134K - $241K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$178K - $195K *

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Los Angeles, CARemote

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

$100K - $170K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

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

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.