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 III -Construction Management
$95K - $115K *
Advance your career by managing critical construction projects that enhance educational facilities. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure compliance, track documentation, and drive successful proje...
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Project Manager - Municipal Engineering
$115K - $125K *
Grow your career with a dynamic team managing diverse municipal infrastructure projects. Leverage your engineering expertise to deliver public sector solutions on time and within budget while building...
4 weeks ago
$65K - $115K *
Join a dynamic team to lead geotechnical projects, conduct analyses, and prepare reports for diverse clients. Collaborate with experts, manage field staff, and ensure compliance with safety standards...
1 week ago
Senior Electrical Project Engineer, AZ
$95K - $115K *
Advance your career by leading electrical design projects for water and wastewater facilities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with industry st...
Today
$110K - $130K *
Lead multidisciplinary highway and bridge design projects, ensuring technical excellence, budget adherence, and stakeholder coordination while mentoring project teams and maintaining client relationsh...
2 weeks ago
Intermediate Structural Designer/Engineer
$65K - $100K *
Elevate your career as an Intermediate Structural Engineer, collaborating on diverse residential, commercial, and institutional projects. Contribute to innovative designs while guiding a talented team...
Yesterday
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by joining our Project Controls team to analyze data, manage subcontractor communications, and ensure accurate billing while maintaining compliance with project requirements and mitig...
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$110K - $150K *
Lead the charge in electrical engineering design across diverse industrial projects. Oversee project management while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on solutions in renewable energy, oil ...
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$110K - $150K *
Shape the future of electrical engineering by leading innovative projects across various industries, including renewable energy and heavy manufacturing. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and ma...
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Office Engineer/Resident Project Representative 2
$95K - $115K *
Join us to oversee construction projects, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and quality while collaborating with teams to deliver on time and within budget. Your expertise will drive successful project o...
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Federal Design & Construction Project Manager
$130K - $160K *
Manage the full lifecycle of military construction projects, ensuring compliance with Navy and DoD standards while overseeing scope, budget, and schedule from planning through post-occupancy. Engage w...
6 days ago
$197K - $296K *
Empower project success by leading diverse teams, managing budgets, and ensuring timely delivery of rail and transit projects while fostering innovation and collaboration across all levels...
4 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive success in major IT programs by leading planning, execution, and resource management. Collaborate with teams to ensure technical milestones and budgets are met, while fostering innovation and st...
4 days ago
Geotechnical Senior Project Engineer - Special Projects Group
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to managing geotechnical and geostructural projects, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality engineering solutions while fostering client rela...
2 weeks ago
Geotechnical Senior Project Engineer - Special Projects Group
$120K - $150K *
Unlock potential by leading geotechnical projects, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring timely delivery of engineering solutions while fostering client relationships and promoting safety standards...
2 weeks ago
$130K - $150K *
Inspire innovation as a Structural Design Engineer, collaborating on cutting-edge energy technology. Lead the design of critical subsystems within industrial heat batteries, ensuring performance, safe...
Reposted 1 week ago
$75K - $110K *
Join a dynamic team of civil engineers to lead innovative infrastructure projects, from planning to execution. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance community development and ensure sustainable so...
5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional geotechnical engineering projects. Manage multiple projects, coordinate with engineers and crews, and ensure client satisfaction through effectiv...
1 week ago
$120K - $140K *
Drive impactful battery energy storage projects from design to delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution and adherence to quality standards while enhancing your en...
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$120K - $140K *
Join a team that's transforming energy storage solutions by managing projects from design to construction, ensuring technical accuracy and collaboration across teams to deliver high-quality results on...
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$87K - $102K *
Join us to design and manage diverse civil engineering projects, ensuring quality and compliance while collaborating with teams and clients. Your expertise will drive successful project outcomes in re...
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$94K - $111K *
Develop your engineering career by managing diverse projects in municipal infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality, compliance, and successful project delivery while enhancing your ski...
Reposted 3 days ago
$100K - $118K *
Drive project success by planning and managing municipal infrastructure projects, ensuring adherence to budgets and timelines while collaborating with clients and teams to achieve engineering excellen...
Reposted 1 week ago
$103K - $121K *
Join a dynamic team to lead and innovate in engineering projects focused on municipal water, sewer, and roadway infrastructure. Drive project success through effective planning, design, and quality co...
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Electrical Project Engineer - Buildings
$85K - $100K *
Join a team that's dedicated to innovative electrical design for diverse building projects. Collaborate with experts, engage in impactful work, and contribute to the growth of a dynamic engineering pr...
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.