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 multidisciplinary design projects by providing technical leadership and ensuring compliance with specifications and quality objectives. Collaborate with teams to manage engineering activities an...
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$67K - $102K *
Lead multidisciplinary design projects, ensuring compliance with standards and quality objectives. Collaborate with teams to manage engineering activities, support project planning, and deliver innova...
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$95K - $115K *
Contribute to impactful land development projects by leading design teams, collaborating with clients, and driving innovative solutions. Leverage your expertise to enhance project outcomes and strengt...
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$95K - $115K *
Partner with us to manage civil construction projects effectively, coordinating with teams to ensure quality control, schedule adherence, and budget management, while supporting project managers in da...
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$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative stormwater management solutions. Utilize your expertise in drainage design and hydraulic modeling to enhance transportation projects, ensuring com...
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Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing community infrastructure. Oversee capital projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to drive successful outco...
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$90K - $110K *
Drive the success of large-scale construction projects by managing documentation, coordinating teams, and ensuring quality standards are met throughout all phases, contributing to a collaborative and...
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Lead and grow utility engineering services, managing teams and projects to deliver critical transportation infrastructure. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to resolve conflicts and ensure pro...
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Project Engineer III - Sustainability
$120K - $140K *
Engage in sustainability initiatives by providing technical and project coordination support for capital improvement projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure successful project delivery from...
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Lead impactful electrical and automation projects in steel manufacturing. Drive project success through technical expertise, team collaboration, and adherence to industry standards, ensuring safety an...
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Project Engineer II - Structural
$120K - $170K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of infrastructure! As a Project Engineer II - Structural, you'll lead innovative projects, collaborate with diverse clients, and apply your expertise to enhance u...
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$103K - $181K *
Shape the future of aviation infrastructure by leading engineering projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving technical excellence in low voltage power distribution systems across div...
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Project Engineer Sr (Acceleration Project Manager) - E3
$85K - $158K *
Elevate project execution by leading cross-functional teams in planning, scheduling, and delivering manufacturing and space-planning initiatives, ensuring alignment with operational goals and complian...
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$92K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading mechanical aspects of capital projects across multiple US plants. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage project scope, and ensure compliance with safety and build...
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$106K - $135K *
Lead the charge in developing and managing global engineering standards, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project success and risk mitigation while driving strategic initiatives acr...
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Project Engineer, Communications
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in railway communications systems. Lead engineering efforts for telecommunications on major infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and integration across va...
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Project Engineer, Communications
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's redefining railway communications by providing engineering leadership for major transportation projects. You'll oversee design, integration, and testing of advanced telecommunicatio...
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Project Engineer, Communications
$95K - $115K *
Drive engineering excellence in railway communications systems for major infrastructure projects, overseeing design, integration, testing, and compliance to ensure operational efficiency and safety ac...
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Project Engineer - Mission Critical
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in providing technical oversight for EPC and Design-Build projects, ensuring optimal engineering solutions and project execution. Collaborate with teams to navigate challenges and deli...
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$104K - $140K *
Take ownership of engineering projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery while leading cross-functional teams and liaising with various departments to meet customer specifications...
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Senior Electrical Project Engineer, CA
$110K - $130K *
Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on electrical design for water and wastewater facilities, overseeing projects from conception to execution while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring co...
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$98K - $160K *
Grow your career with a dynamic role managing industrial fabrication projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards while collaborating with clients and internal teams to...
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$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of infrastructure by designing construction documents for public and private projects. Collaborate closely with teams to ensure compliance and quality in grading, paving, drainage, an...
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$80K - $95K *
Champion project success by leading timelines and coordination in mechanical engineering, managing diverse teams, and ensuring client satisfaction through effective communication and budget management...
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Unlock innovative engineering solutions by leading the design and execution of complex building systems projects across diverse sectors, ensuring high-quality outcomes and client satisfaction through...
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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.