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.
Project Engineer, Land Development
$90K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative hydraulic modeling solutions for diverse land development projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to tackle complex engineering challen...
1 week ago
Project Engineer III (In-Plant)
$100K - $120K *
Advance capital projects by ensuring compliance with guidelines, managing execution phases, and coordinating with teams to achieve timely and efficient project delivery while maintaining high standard...
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Project Engineer III (In-Plant)
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in engineering excellence by overseeing capital projects from inception to completion, ensuring compliance with industry standards while fostering collaboration across teams to drive s...
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Senior Project Engineer, Steel Procurement
$95K - $115K *
Contribute to large-scale projects by leading steel procurement logistics, ensuring timely delivery and quality verification. Collaborate with project teams to resolve issues and mentor junior enginee...
2 weeks ago
$85K - $100K *
Unlock potential by leading municipal infrastructure projects, providing technical expertise, and managing client relationships. Collaborate through all project phases, from concept to construction, w...
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Senior Project Engineer - Kirkuk
$110K - $130K *
Unlock the potential of complex engineering projects by leading design, procurement, and construction efforts for a major power plant conversion. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure tim...
6 days ago
$83K - $100K *
Grow your career with a dynamic team as you lead engineering projects, providing design and test support, developing procedures, and ensuring hardware verification in a collaborative environment focus...
1 week ago
Project Engineer / Sr. Project Engineer - Industrial Power Systems
$90K - $120K *
Shape innovative engineering solutions as you lead complex projects, focusing on low to medium voltage power systems in industrial settings. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior e...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive the design and execution of engineering projects, ensuring alignment with business goals. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance process efficiencies, product quality, and compliance in a fast-p...
3 weeks ago
Project Engineer (Defense, New Product)
$78K - $115K *
Drive the design and development of innovative vacuum and heat exchanger systems for naval applications, overseeing projects from concept through manufacture while collaborating with diverse stakehold...
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Project Engineer (Defense, New Product)
$78K - $115K *
Engage with cross-functional teams to develop and design innovative vacuum and heat exchanger equipment for naval applications, managing projects from conception through manufacturing while ensuring t...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$80K - $110K *
Join a dynamic team to support construction projects from estimation to completion. Collaborate closely with managers and subcontractors ensuring quality, safety, and accurate documentation to guarant...
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$80K - $100K *
Build and support the entire construction project lifecycle, collaborating with teams to ensure quality execution, effective communication, and adherence to specifications while managing documentation...
3 weeks ago
Project Engineer III - Sustainability
$121K - $126K *
Lead the charge in sustainability initiatives by providing engineering and project coordination support for capital improvement projects, ensuring compliance with bond requirements and advancing energ...
2 weeks ago
Engineering Manager, EPC Services
$110K - $130K *
Manage engineering execution for EPC projects, ensuring quality, safety, and client satisfaction. Lead a team, oversee consultants, and develop internal capabilities to support power delivery infrastr...
2 weeks ago
Engineering Manager, EPC Services
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in engineering excellence for EPC projects, overseeing resource management, consultant relationships, and technical quality. Drive organizational growth while ensuring project delivera...
2 weeks ago
$115K - $127K *
Engage the project management team to ensure timely and quality project completion while prioritizing safety and sustainability practices. Collaborate effectively on planning, coordination, and admini...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform complex engineering projects by leading the design and development of life support systems for a pioneering commercial space station. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compli...
1 week ago
$120K - $150K *
Lead the charge in electrical design for diverse projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions for public and private sector facilities, while manag...
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Lead Engineer, Project Engineering
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in advancing capital projects that enhance plant safety, operational efficiency, and compliance. Manage multi-million dollar budgets and cross-functional teams while driving process im...
Reposted 3 days ago
Project Engineer Construction - Concentrator
$95K - $115K *
Unlock your potential as you oversee construction at an advanced mining project, ensuring adherence to design, safety, and quality standards while driving collaboration and compliance across multiple...
Reposted 1 week ago
$90K - $120K *
Collaborate to manage and coordinate customized cable assembly projects, ensuring technical and economic success while supporting new solutions and product introductions across departments and regions...
3 days ago
Project Engineer - Site Design
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's shaping innovative land development projects. As a Site Design Project Engineer, you'll lead civil engineering efforts, ensuring high-quality deliverables while fostering strong cli...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead and manage complex engineering projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful outcomes while optimizing processes and maintaining safety and quality standards throughout...
6 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team as a Project Engineer, driving innovative medical device projects from concept to commercialization while collaborating with cross-functional teams and engaging with customers to e...
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.