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.
$91K - $137K *
Contribute to innovative engineering solutions by designing, analyzing, and improving mechanical systems. Collaborate on projects, manage field visits, and apply your expertise to enhance product perf...
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Civil Engineer Project Manager
$85K - $100K *
Drive innovative civil engineering designs for land development projects, ensuring compliance with regulations while leading a collaborative team. Manage project lifecycles, mentor junior engineers, a...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Lead the charge in managing transportation projects, delivering innovative design solutions while fostering client relationships and mentoring a multi-disciplinary team to enhance project outcomes and...
2 weeks ago
Senior Project Engineer (Hybrid)
$86K - $165K *
Transform engineering initiatives by leading cross-functional teams in the development, testing, and optimization of fuel metering systems, ensuring high-quality solutions in a dynamic aerospace envir...
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$95K - $115K *
Lead building enclosure consulting projects, managing technical execution and client interactions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality and performance across various facility ty...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Deliver innovative building enclosure solutions while managing projects and mentoring junior staff. Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to enhance building performance and ensure qual...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Shape the future of building enclosure consulting by managing projects, leading technical investigations, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance building performance and client sati...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Take ownership of building enclosure consulting projects, leading technical investigations and assessments. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance building envelope performance and ensure...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Unlock your potential as a Senior Project Architect, managing building enclosure projects and leading technical consulting efforts. Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to enhance buil...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by managing building enclosure consulting projects, leading technical investigations, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance building performance and quality across...
1 week ago
Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater
$88K - $147K *
Help us drive innovative solutions in water/wastewater engineering while leading projects and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to improve utility infrastructure and treatment processes...
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$80K - $95K *
Lead process engineering projects by designing safe, efficient solutions while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to meet client specifications and industry standards. Mentor junior engineers...
4 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Manage the execution of capital projects by coordinating engineering, procurement, and construction activities. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure projects meet safety, quality, and budget object...
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$95K - $115K *
Drive capital project success by coordinating planning, execution, and compliance across engineering, procurement, and construction. Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure projects meet safety...
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$100K - $120K *
Unlock potential by coordinating capital projects across engineering, procurement, and construction. Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure safe, effective delivery while meeting scope, schedule...
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$125K - $150K *
Transform project outcomes by leading electrical engineering efforts from planning to execution. Collaborate with teams to design, manage, and oversee projects, ensuring compliance with industry stand...
2 weeks ago
Civil Engineer - Residential Design
$89K - $128K *
Join a team that's redefining residential site development, collaborating with experts to drive projects from feasibility to construction. Leverage your engineering skills to create innovative solutio...
1 week ago
$69K - $104K *
Advance your career as an entry-level Environmental Engineer, collaborating with experts to enhance environmental assessment and remediation projects. Engage in field investigations and support divers...
3 weeks ago
$69K - $104K *
Empower environmental solutions by supporting diverse projects in assessment and remediation. Collaborate with experts to enhance quality of life through innovative engineering design and field invest...
3 weeks ago
Senior Architect/ Engineer - Construction
$88K - $105K *
Champion construction excellence by overseeing project engineering, planning, and compliance for healthcare facilities. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality and adherence to standards while managi...
2 weeks ago
Project Engineer Asc - Early Career
$58K - $108K *
Drive project success by collaborating with managers to integrate and schedule tasks for Mission Operations, utilizing AI tools and Microsoft Project to enhance efficiency and stakeholder engagement...
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Project Engineer Asc - Early Career
$65K - $121K *
Elevate your career by coordinating engineering projects, ensuring compliance with standards, and resolving design challenges. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical developments a...
1 week ago
Project Engineer Asc - Early Career
$65K - $121K *
Drive the execution of engineering projects by coordinating planning, design compliance, and technical developments, ensuring alignment with standards and specifications while resolving design challen...
2 weeks ago
Mechanical Engineer/Project Engineer
$88K - $105K *
Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team as you lead mechanical and piping engineering projects from design to execution, ensuring compliance and technical excellence in energy facility developme...
5 days ago
Mechanical Engineer/Project Engineer
$85K - $102K *
Join a team that's driving innovative mechanical and piping engineering solutions for energy projects. Lead multidisciplinary efforts from design to construction, ensuring compliance and technical exc...
5 days 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.