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.
$110K - $150K *
Unlock potential by leading complex engineering projects in power generation. Collaborate with teams to design and implement innovative excitation systems, ensuring reliability and performance while e...
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$88K - $105K *
Drive project execution and technical leadership for large-scale mission critical data centers. Oversee multi-trade coordination, manage documentation, and mentor engineers to ensure successful projec...
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Intermediate Electrical Engineer
$100K - $125K *
Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on electrical design and project execution across various sectors. Collaborate with clients, mentor junior engineers, and enhance your skills in a su...
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$129K - $161K *
Lead the charge in establishing and expanding a Southern California land development practice, focusing on client engagement, strategic growth, and building a high-performing team to drive long-term s...
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$129K - $161K *
Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on land development, client engagement, and strategic market expansion. Lead project pursuits and build a high-performing local team to drive success in So...
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$95K - $115K *
Join a dynamic team to support critical water and wastewater projects, ensuring efficient construction and compliance with engineering standards while collaborating with project management and subcont...
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Principal Engineer - Land Development
$105K - $135K *
Advance your career by leading innovative land development projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design and deliver impactful solutions while shaping the future of our growing presence in the c...
2 weeks ago
Technical Project Engineer - New Product Development
$90K - $110K *
Transform customer needs into manufacturable products by leading engineering projects, ensuring quality and cost targets are met while collaborating across teams to deliver innovative solutions on tim...
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Principal Engineer - Land Development
$105K - $135K *
Transform the landscape by leading innovative land development projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, analyze, and implement comprehensive site solutions while advancing your professiona...
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$90K - $120K *
Manage strategic Capex projects to enhance Operational Excellence in Advanced Wound Care. Collaborate across teams to ensure timely delivery, quality, and compliance with medical standards while drivi...
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Civil Engineering Lead (Civil Works)
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of civil engineering by leading multi-disciplinary projects in dam and levee design. Drive innovation, mentor talent, and ensure high-quality project delivery in...
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Senior Project Manager, Electrical Construction
$160K - $170K *
Unlock project success by leading the electrical scope of a major fuel storage upgrade. Oversee execution, manage costs, and ensure quality documentation while driving team performance and client sati...
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Project Manager - Gas Complex Projects
$120K - $135K *
Manage complex projects in refining, chemical, and power generation. Collaborate with top talent, oversee execution, and ensure client satisfaction while working remotely with occasional travel for si...
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$80K - $95K *
Optimize generation projects by leading mechanical and process improvements, ensuring safety and reliability while managing budgets and schedules. Collaborate with teams to enhance plant operations an...
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$149K - $175K *
Lead the development and delivery of electrical engineering solutions, ensuring safety and practicality across project lifecycles. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve high-quality outc...
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$80K - $95K *
Champion engineering excellence by leading complex pipeline projects from design to execution. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and deliver high-quality results while ment...
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$88K - $105K *
Oversee complex gas pipeline projects by managing design, budgeting, and compliance. Lead multiple projects while ensuring safety and regulatory adherence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to a...
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$108K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team to provide electrical engineering expertise for sustainability projects, supporting planning, design, and implementation across a diverse portfolio of energy-related initiatives in...
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Civil Engineer Project Manager (Land Development)
$110K - $150K *
Lead and manage civil engineering projects from planning to delivery, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with stakeholders for successful land devel...
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$120K - $160K *
Lead the charge in multidisciplinary design delivery, coordinating teams and managing client relationships to ensure timely, high-quality project execution within budget and scope. Foster collaboratio...
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$120K - $160K *
Drive your career forward by leading multidisciplinary design projects, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to innovate solutions while managing budgets and schedu...
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$125K - $150K *
Shape the future of our Roadway practice by leading multi-state initiatives, managing client relationships, and driving business development in the Ohio River Valley. Collaborate with teams to deliver...
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$124K - $166K *
Empower project success by leveraging your expertise in construction engineering. Collaborate with teams on transportation projects, ensuring compliance and effective communication while managing budg...
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$95K - $115K *
Transform your career by shaping robust electrical designs and solutions for diverse industries. Leverage your extensive experience to lead projects from concept to construction while ensuring complia...
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$108K - $130K *
Lead the charge in designing electrical systems for mission-critical facilities, ensuring optimal performance and safety in data centers and advanced manufacturing plants through expert analysis and i...
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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.