Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
T Wright Corp · Portland, OR · 1 wk ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
About the role
The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer leads the design, analysis, and optimization of mechanical systems, equipment, and packaging from concept through deployment, serving as a technical expert and project lead to deliver manufacturable, high-performance solutions while supporting cross-functional development, hands-on validation, and mentorship across the engineering organization.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and analyze complex mechanical systems, equipment, and packaging solutions using modeling, simulation, feasibility studies, and detailed engineering judgment to meet structural, thermal, and manufacturability requirements (30%).
- Direct and collaborate with drafting, prototyping, and support teams to create detailed mechanical drawings, packaging documentation, and functional prototypes that support iterative design and early validation (20%).
- Perform hands-on testing, experimental design, and data analysis to validate concepts, troubleshoot discrepancies, and refine designs to ensure reliability and performance (20%).
- Provide mechanical design support to manufacturing by developing equipment, tooling, and production solutions, assisting with installation and debugging, and establishing safety, maintenance, and service standards (20%).
- Mentor engineers, support design reviews and technical documentation, contribute to proposals, and collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement across engineering functions (10%).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- 6–10+ years of progressive experience in mechanical design engineering
- Demonstrated success designing and analyzing mechanical systems, machinery, and packaging
- Deep expertise in mechanical engineering principles, structural analysis, thermal management, and CAD tools
- Strong understanding of materials, GD&T, design requirements, and production tooling
- Proven ability to apply engineering judgment and implement practical, real-world solutions
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present to diverse audiences
- Experience collaborating with manufacturing, quality, and production teams
- Commitment to mentoring, teamwork, and continuous improvement