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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Engineer innovative civil designs for utility-scale solar and battery projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create site layouts, grading, and drainage plans, ensuring compliance and ef...
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$105K - $135K *
Lead the charge in delivering innovative nuclear project solutions, providing technical oversight for diverse projects while fostering strong stakeholder relationships and ensuring adherence to qualit...
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$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic project management team to oversee key construction initiatives in the K-12 education sector, ensuring compliance with DSA standards and effective project delivery across multiple schoo...
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$85K - $102K *
Transform the dynamics of project execution in commercial construction. Collaborate closely with seasoned professionals, manage documentation effectively, and ensure quality control across every proje...
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Civil Engineering Project Manager
$100K - $120K *
Join us to lead transformative transportation projects, managing teams and budgets while fostering client relationships. Shape Hawai'i's infrastructure and ensure project success from concept to compl...
5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Unlock your potential as a Project Engineer, delivering innovative water treatment solutions while managing client relationships and ensuring project quality and efficiency across multi-disciplinary t...
4 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive project success by managing engineering disciplines, overseeing a design team, and ensuring compliance from conception to completion. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality civil...
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$148K - $266K *
Champion innovative communication solutions by leading network engineering efforts for a Government Research facility. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance infrastructure, ensuring optim...
3 days ago
$120K - $145K *
Unlock potential by leading power systems engineering for transmission protection. Drive compliance, enhance reliability, and guide teams in innovative solutions to shape the future of energy with adv...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Champion the development of innovative space instruments by leading a multidisciplinary team, ensuring projects meet quality standards and deadlines while meeting client requirements and advancing tec...
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$115K - $135K *
Innovate and lead the technical development of advanced RF transmitter systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure product functionality, quality, and timely delivery while managing risks and customer...
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$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in managing engineering designs for large capital projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget. Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues and advocate for project m...
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Principal Project Engineer (Onsite)
$101K - $151K *
Lead the charge in driving engineering excellence through project coordination, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring timely delivery of R&D and value engineering initiatives i...
2 weeks ago
Project Engineer, UAS Development
$160K - $190K *
Drive the development of cutting-edge unmanned aerial systems, coordinating across engineering disciplines to ensure rapid execution from concept to production. Play a key role in delivering innovativ...
3 days ago
Senior Structural Engineer | Project Manager
$180K - $245K *
Lead the charge in delivering innovative structural engineering solutions for transportation projects, ensuring quality and client satisfaction across New England while fostering strong stakeholder re...
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$75K - $90K *
Elevate project execution by leading design-build initiatives, ensuring quality and timely delivery from design to completion while mentoring junior staff and managing project teams effectively...
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$75K - $90K *
Accelerate progress at our innovative construction projects as you provide high-level project engineering support, managing diverse tasks from design to completion while mentoring junior staff and enh...
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$88K - $105K *
Contribute to the successful execution of design-build projects in Life Sciences, overseeing all phases from design to closeout while mentoring junior staff and ensuring quality and timely delivery...
1 week ago
$88K - $105K *
Advance your career by supporting design-build projects from start to finish. Collaborate with project teams to ensure timely execution and quality oversight, while mentoring junior staff and managing...
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$110K - $160K *
Drive excellence in project management for major MTO infrastructure projects, overseeing budgets, schedules, and quality standards while fostering strong relationships with clients and teams to ensure...
3 weeks ago
Project Engineer (Regulatory & Design)
$100K - $120K *
Champion project success by liaising with teams and agencies to secure permits, resolve design issues, and mentor junior engineers, ensuring compliance and sustainability throughout the project lifecy...
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$95K - $115K *
Drive the integration architecture connecting automation systems to Oracle Fusion. Spearhead robust data flow from factory floor to enterprise systems, ensuring seamless vendor collaborations and comp...
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Professional Engineer- Site Development
$80K - $95K *
Drive impactful site development projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence while managing risks and stakeholder engagement for both private and municipal...
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$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in certification and compliance efforts, ensuring regulatory adherence for new and existing models. Collaborate with teams to standardize processes and represent the organization at in...
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$95K - $115K *
Lead the design and implementation of electrical systems for projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to deliver integrated solutions in power gen...
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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.