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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Join a team that's redefining mechanical engineering by providing technical leadership, overseeing project execution, and fostering collaboration across disciplines to achieve strategic goals and high...
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$80K - $95K *
Deliver impactful roadway designs by collaborating across teams, mentoring staff, and ensuring project success from scope to execution. Your expertise will help shape critical infrastructure, enhancin...
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Lead project teams to deliver innovative engineering solutions, ensuring quality, cost, and delivery standards are met. Drive project success through effective management, mentorship, and communicatio...
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Senior Heavy Civil Project Engineer
$88K - $105K *
Transform your career as you lead mid-size construction projects, overseeing teams and ensuring timely, budget-friendly delivery. Utilize your expertise in project management and engineering to inspir...
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$120K - $145K *
Innovate user experiences by designing and building intuitive mortgage software. Collaborate closely with teams to create a seamless design system, ensuring clarity and accessibility while transformin...
5 days ago
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Build impactful product experiences by designing and coding from scratch. Own the design system, create user-friendly components, and simplify complex workflows in a regulated market. Collaborate clos...
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$88K - $105K *
Design innovative Civil systems for mission-critical environments, ensuring compliance and safety. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to deliver reliable infrastructure solutions that enhance ope...
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$86K - $98K *
Shape innovative construction processes by leading steel project management from concept to completion. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance efficiency and client satisfaction while ensuring qual...
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$86K - $98K *
Join a team that's redefining construction by supporting steel projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with diverse professionals to enhance efficiency and innovate processes in a dynamic, em...
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Sr Overhead T&D Project Engineer - Lead Professional
$103K - $188K *
Shape the future of power delivery by leading overhead distribution and transmission projects. Mentor teams, ensure technical excellence, and drive project success while collaborating across disciplin...
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Sr Overhead T&D Project Engineer - Lead Professional
$103K - $188K *
Lead the charge in engineering overhead distribution/transmission projects, providing mentorship and technical guidance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success while adheri...
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Sr Overhead T&D Project Engineer - Lead Professional
$103K - $188K *
Shape the future of power delivery by leading overhead distribution and transmission projects. Provide technical guidance, mentor junior engineers, and ensure project excellence while collaborating ac...
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Sr Overhead T&D Project Engineer - Lead Professional
$103K - $188K *
Drive project excellence as a Senior Engineer, leading overhead distribution/transmission projects. Mentor teams, ensure quality standards, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative sol...
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Sr Overhead T&D Project Engineer - Lead Professional
$103K - $188K *
Lead and mentor engineering teams on overhead distribution/transmission projects, ensuring technical excellence and adherence to safety standards. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative...
2 weeks ago
Sr Overhead T&D Project Engineer - Lead Professional
$103K - $188K *
Elevate your career by leading overhead distribution/transmission projects. Provide technical guidance, mentor teams, and ensure project excellence while collaborating across disciplines to meet clien...
2 weeks ago
Sr Overhead T&D Project Engineer - Lead Professional
$103K - $188K *
Join a dynamic team to lead and mentor on overhead distribution/transmission projects, ensuring technical excellence and project success while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams and adhering...
2 weeks ago
Sr Overhead T&D Project Engineer - Lead Professional
$103K - $188K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of power delivery by leading overhead distribution and transmission projects. Provide technical guidance, mentor junior engineers, and ensure project excellence w...
2 weeks ago
Sr Overhead T&D Project Engineer - Lead Professional
$103K - $188K *
Grow your career with a leading engineering team, providing technical leadership and mentorship on overhead distribution/transmission projects while ensuring quality and safety standards are met acros...
2 weeks ago
Sr Overhead T&D Project Engineer - Lead Professional
$103K - $188K *
Unlock potential by leading overhead distribution/transmission projects. Provide technical guidance, mentor junior engineers, and ensure project excellence while collaborating with multidisciplinary t...
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$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to innovative land development projects. Leverage your design expertise and engineering skills to guide projects from concept to construction, ensuring high-quality outcom...
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Project Manager - Architecture (Hybrid)
$110K - $130K *
Manage diverse architectural projects, ensuring design excellence, client engagement, and team leadership. Drive project delivery from planning to construction while maintaining budget, scope, and qua...
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Unlock potential by leading global engineering projects that enhance manufacturing processes, drive innovation, and ensure successful product introductions through effective resource management and te...
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Professional Electrical Engineer - Senior | Project Manager
$125K - $160K *
Architect innovative electrical solutions for municipal and industrial projects. Lead design and project management efforts, ensuring high-quality deliverables while collaborating with diverse teams t...
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Professional Electrical Engineer - Senior | Project Manager
$125K - $160K *
Champion innovative electrical engineering solutions across diverse projects, including municipal and industrial systems. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality designs and project management...
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Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater
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Lead the charge in delivering innovative municipal water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop engineering solutions, coordinate activities, and ensure quality e...
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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.