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.
Design Project Manager (Non-IT)
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of engineering and construction. Leverage your 10+ years of design/build project management experience to lead impactful projects for federal Defense and Civilian...
2 weeks ago
Design Project Manager (Non-IT)
$100K - $120K *
Drive impactful projects by leading design and construction teams, ensuring compliance and quality while managing budgets and schedules. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to deliver excellence...
2 weeks ago
Project Engineer - Building Market
$88K - $105K *
Transform your career by managing project execution and leading a team. As a Senior Project Engineer, you will integrate technical and administrative aspects of construction while ensuring effective c...
Reposted 3 days ago
Project Engineer, Life Safety and Security
$80K - $100K *
Optimize testing and evaluation of Life Safety and Security products, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Collaborate with clients, manage projects, and mentor junior staff while maintaining a...
Reposted 1 week ago
$165K - $237K *
Unlock potential by leading mechanical design on EPC Power Projects. Drive project coordination, manage schedules and budgets, and provide technical expertise while mentoring a team of engineers. Enga...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Explore opportunities to manage technical aspects of the AEGIS Weapon System. Lead a team, track technical debt, and produce insightful metrics and reports to enhance mission success within a dynamic...
Reposted 1 week ago
Intermediate Electrical Engineer
$117K - $176K *
Shape the future of energy projects by leading electrical design efforts within a dynamic team. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative solutions while mentoring junior engineers and ensu...
2 days ago
$120K - $192K *
Lead the charge in designing innovative electrical infrastructure solutions, managing projects, and developing strategic client relationships in the power and infrastructure sector, ensuring efficient...
1 week ago
$115K - $120K *
Lead complex engineering projects by defining scope, managing resources, and ensuring technical feasibility. Collaborate with stakeholders for timely completion and risk management. Oversee project pe...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$81K - $151K *
Join a team that's driving Cyber Resiliency initiatives by managing workforce planning, metrics analysis, and resource allocation. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project milestones are met wh...
3 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Elevate your career by leading civil site projects in the energy sector. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, coordinate, and manage impactful utility projects while ensuring compliance with loc...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of civil engineering projects, delivering innovative solutions across various sectors. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality and compliance w...
1 week ago
$100K - $200K *
Explore opportunities as a Commissioning Engineer, driving the planning and execution of commissioning activities for complex systems and facilities, ensuring compliance with design specifications and...
5 days ago
Intermediate Mechanical Engineer
$80K - $100K *
Champion innovative mechanical designs and lead multidisciplinary projects in mining and industrial sectors. Collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency, safety, and client relationships while mentor...
1 week ago
Civil Engineer - Assistant Project Manager
$85K - $100K *
Unlock your potential as you collaborate with diverse teams to design innovative land development projects, impacting urban and commercial landscapes from concept to completion...
1 week ago
Senior Project Manager, Civil Engineering - PD&E
$110K - $130K *
Join our team to lead complex civil engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction. Utilize your expertise in project management and engineering to drive success across multipl...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Elevate your career by leading capital and OPEX projects, ensuring compliance and safety while collaborating across teams to enhance technical solutions and lifecycle costs. Drive innovation and quali...
4 days ago
Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by supporting Major Projects in geotechnical engineering, focusing on pavement design and analysis. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions from ince...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $170K *
Execute commissioning project leadership, ensuring quality assurance and testing for high-reliability facilities. Manage schedules, budgets, and foster strong client relationships through collaborativ...
Reposted 4 days ago
Project Manager - Commissioning
$120K - $170K *
Optimize project success by leading comprehensive commissioning efforts across critical facilities, managing all phases from planning to turnover, ensuring compliance, quality, and client satisfaction...
Reposted 4 days ago
Senior Electrical Project Engineer
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in overseeing electrical engineering projects, ensuring technical excellence and project success. Mentor new engineers while directing project teams and collaborating on innovative des...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $160K *
Transform advanced semiconductor facilities by leading electrical design projects, ensuring compliance and innovation. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to deliver high-quality solutions that se...
5 days ago
$110K - $160K *
Transform advanced semiconductor facilities by leading electrical design projects. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to ensure compliance and innovation, utilizing cutting-edge AI tools to enhan...
5 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Optimize electrical designs and support construction projects across various sectors. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with codes and standards while delivering innovative solutions for ind...
1 week ago
Senior Project Manager, Drainage
$130K - $170K *
Join a team that's redefining transportation drainage solutions. Lead high-profile projects, manage budgets and schedules, and provide strategic guidance to clients while mentoring teams and driving b...
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.