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.
$115K - $173K *
Drive capital engineering projects from concept to execution, enhancing operational efficiency and safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement equipment upgrades and process improveme...
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$76K - $142K *
Optimize project administration excellence by managing financials, documentation, and communication for the Project Management team. Serve as a key point of contact to ensure smooth project operations...
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$75K - $90K *
Join a dynamic team as you support civil project management through planning, design, and execution. This role offers hands-on experience in engineering practices, ensuring compliance with industry st...
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$80K - $95K *
Optimize project outcomes by supporting management of cost, schedule, and quality. Collaborate with teams on multiple projects, ensuring safety and efficiency while overseeing direct reports and enhan...
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Project Engineer - Design and Development
$80K - $95K *
Develop strong relationships with clients while managing HVAC projects, ensuring design accuracy and operational success. Oversee engineering evaluations, project documentation, and commissioning prog...
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$80K - $100K *
Lead the charge in project coordination, managing scopes, schedules, and communication among stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of construction projects, with a focus on MEP systems and collabo...
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$80K - $100K *
Join a dynamic team as you oversee project coordination, manage scopes, and ensure effective communication among stakeholders. Leverage your expertise in MEP systems to drive successful project execut...
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Senior Project Engineer- Client Opportunity
$125K - $160K *
Lead and coordinate engineering projects in pharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring compliance and successful execution from design to startup while managing multidisciplinary teams and promoting safet...
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Project Engineer - Design and Development
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in delivering innovative engineering solutions by managing project specifications, fostering client relationships, and ensuring operational excellence across HVAC and building automati...
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Project Engineer - Design and Development
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team to manage engineering projects, ensuring design accuracy and operational success while fostering relationships with clients and stakeholders to deliver innovative HVAC solutions...
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$85K - $105K *
Transform project execution by maintaining essential controls, documentation, and tracking commitments for data center projects. Collaborate with construction teams to ensure organizational efficiency...
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$100K - $120K *
Collaborate to lead engineering design coordination and construction support for large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with technical requirements, budgets, and schedules while ment...
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$80K - $95K *
Optimize project execution by enhancing processes and products, ensuring compliance and safety while collaborating across teams to drive productivity and efficiency improvements in a dynamic engineeri...
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$75K - $105K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality projects while overseeing daily operations, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring safety and compliance in a dynamic construction environmen...
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Project Engineer Site / Civil Engineering Design
$80K - $95K *
Transform land development projects by leading design efforts, collaborating with clients and agencies, and managing project scopes. This role offers growth opportunities in a dynamic environment, foc...
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Project Engineer Site / Civil Engineering Design
$80K - $95K *
Optimize project outcomes by leading civil engineering designs, collaborating with clients and teams, and managing multiple projects. Leverage expertise in site development and engineering principles...
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Project Engineer Site / Civil Engineering Design
$80K - $95K *
Engage in impactful civil engineering projects, collaborating with clients and teams to design site plans, grading, and utility systems. This role offers growth opportunities in a dynamic environment...
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$80K - $95K *
Advance project execution and coordination in commercial construction, enhancing schedules, and safety practices while fostering a collaborative environment for teams and stakeholders...
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$80K - $95K *
Join us in delivering complex construction projects while fostering safety, quality, and collaboration. Support project managers and stakeholders to ensure timely and cost-effective project completion...
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Senior Project Engineer - Civil Construction
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in overseeing technical coordination for large-scale infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure design integrity and construction execution, driving ti...
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Land Development Project Engineer
$80K - $95K *
Contribute to the planning and execution of residential development projects, ensuring technical quality and compliance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to navigate regulatory processes while...
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$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance project management efficiency, support operations, maintain documentation, and oversee production tracking. Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure projects meet...
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Project Engineer- Centre Of Excellence
$90K - $140K *
Contribute to cutting-edge welding initiatives within a dynamic team, overseeing technical aspects of projects, managing procedure qualifications, and driving innovation in nuclear manufacturing proce...
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$80K - $115K *
Unlock your potential as a Lead Project Engineer, driving spacecraft avionics projects from concept to delivery. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure technical excellence and product validation in...
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Project Engineer - Development
$95K - $143K *
Innovate in metal lightweighting by leading design and R&D projects, creating advanced product designs, optimizing processes, and collaborating with vendors to enhance manufacturability while supporti...
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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.