Senior Mechanical Engineer

About the role

You'll lead mechanical product design for the next generation of our fiber optic solutions. With at least 7 years of experience, you'll mentor junior engineers, partner with sales and operations, and deliver products that solve real customer problems. You'll design across multiple manufacturing methods, build prototypes, and explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work with sales, operations, and marketing teams to develop new products that solve real customer problems
• Mentor and support junior engineers with tasks and projects, including SolidWorks usage
• Lead the mechanical product design process, including CAD design, drawings, bill-of-materials, FEA, and cost analysis
• Investigate and lead technical root cause analysis and failure investigations
• Design across sheet metal, injection molded plastics, extrusions, and castings using SolidWorks
• Build prototypes, source components with outside vendors, and partner with cross-functional teams to keep projects on time and on budget

Requirements

Have a bachelor's degree or equivalent, with at least 7 years of practical experience in a similar industry or field

Have experience in a technical support or customer-facing role

Be proficient in SolidWorks and can produce detailed CAD models, drawings, and renderings

Can summarize technical concepts clearly for less technical audiences and provide succinct instructions

Bring careful analytical and problem-solving skills and can produce meaningful insights and recommendations

Be comfortable handling multiple inquiries at once and prioritizing accordingly

Qualifications

Must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent

At least 7 years of practical experience in a similar industry or field

Experience in a technical support or customer-facing role

Proficiency in SolidWorks and ability to produce detailed CAD models, drawings, and renderings

Ability to summarize technical concepts clearly for less technical audiences and provide succinct instructions

Careful analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to produce meaningful insights and recommendations

Comfortable handling multiple inquiries at once and prioritizing accordingly

Skills

Strong proficiency in SolidWorks

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Benefits

Robust health, dental, and vision coverage that starts on day 1

401(k) with 4% match, vests immediately after a 90-day waiting period

Flexible PTO that grows over time

10 paid holidays, including 2 floating holidays

Monthly team events

Pay

$85,000 to $110,000 base, plus annual bonus

Schedule

Mon–Fri | Onsite