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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Elevate project outcomes by leading teams through all phases of design and delivery. Foster client relationships and ensure project excellence while managing schedules, budgets, and quality standards...
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Transform project delivery by leading teams through all phases of architectural design and execution. Build strong client relationships while ensuring quality, schedule adherence, and financial perfor...
6 days ago
$88K - $105K *
Join a dynamic team to manage multiple early childhood education projects nationwide. Oversee project scope, budgets, and schedules while ensuring client satisfaction and efficient execution. Collabor...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Elevate your career by leading engineering projects in pipeline and facilities design. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and deliver innovative solutions from concept throu...
2 weeks ago
$72K - $134K *
Manage the lifecycle of manufacturing data by creating and updating part records in the MPM Link/Windchill system. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and compliance while...
2 weeks ago
$72K - $134K *
Unlock the potential of manufacturing data as you drive the lifecycle of part records, ensuring accuracy and compliance across cross-functional teams. Your expertise will enhance assembly processes an...
2 weeks ago
$72K - $134K *
Drive the lifecycle of manufacturing data by managing part creation, updating assembly bills, and ensuring compliance within the MPM Link/Windchill system, collaborating with cross-functional teams to...
2 weeks ago
$65K - $121K *
Join a team that's driving the lifecycle of manufacturing data, managing new part creations, and ensuring data integrity across cross-functional teams. Your expertise will enhance assembly bill of mat...
2 weeks ago
$81K - $151K *
Champion the lifecycle of manufacturing data by collaborating with cross-functional teams to create and update part records in the MPM Link/Windchill system, ensuring data integrity and compliance thr...
2 weeks ago
Field Engineer/ Construction Manager
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Manage and oversee construction operations, ensuring compliance with NAVFAC requirements. Collaborate with contractors and stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget while maintaining...
3 weeks ago
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Transform the manufacturing data lifecycle as an Engineering Planner, managing new part creations and assembly updates within the MPM Link/Windchill system while ensuring data integrity across cross-f...
2 weeks ago
$94K - $140K *
Optimize project outcomes by leading technical aspects of sales and integration projects. Collaborate with clients and vendors to ensure successful equipment installation, testing, and compliance with...
1 week ago
Structural Engineer - Project Manager
$110K - $150K *
Transform your career by leading structural engineering projects from concept to completion. Utilize your project management expertise to coordinate teams, ensure quality, and maintain budgets while f...
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Senior Project Engineer (Education)
$95K - $110K *
Contribute to project success by ensuring timely execution and budget adherence. Oversee administrative and technical aspects, prepare reports, and facilitate communication among stakeholders to drive...
2 weeks ago
Civil Engineer Project Manager
$88K - $105K *
Transform land development projects by leading design initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations, and mentoring junior engineers. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver high-quality solutio...
1 week ago
Senior Bridge Project Engineer
$91K - $124K *
Elevate your career by leading bridge design projects, mentoring staff, and ensuring quality outcomes. Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, safe, and efficient e...
2 weeks ago
Senior Bridge Project Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Engage in the technical design and leadership of bridge projects, overseeing work plans, calculations, and quality assurance. Collaborate with clients and mentor staff while ensuring adherence to indu...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's committed to overseeing large-scale transit construction projects, ensuring compliance and quality from planning through execution, while collaborating with various stakeholders to...
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Lead Electrical Project Manager
$110K - $130K *
Drive the execution of complex electrical projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives and overseeing all phases from design to commissioning. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to delive...
5 days ago
$110K - $175K *
Drive excellence in field engineering and inspection for light rail trackwork, ensuring compliance with design criteria and safety regulations while documenting contractor activities and coordinating...
1 week ago
Property Project Management Engineer
$85K - $100K *
Join us to lead medium-sized property projects, ensuring successful completion through effective project management and stakeholder collaboration while developing your skills in a dynamic environment...
4 days ago
$109K - $165K *
Develop electrical systems for diverse projects, mentor junior staff, and ensure design efficiency while adhering to codes and budgetary constraints. Collaborate on power distribution innovations and...
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Drive systems engineering leadership across complex light rail transit projects, ensuring integration, verification, and validation of systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet operati...
3 weeks ago
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Transform your career by leading a dynamic team in geotechnical engineering. Oversee projects, mentor staff, and drive business growth while ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Enjoy ample...
2 weeks ago
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Transform test engineering processes by leading complex program planning, coordination, and execution. Drive effective requirements management and configuration control to ensure successful test progr...
3 weeks 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.