Sr Mechanical Engineer

Primary Function

The Sr. Mechanical Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, analysis, and integration of complex electro-mechanical systems. This role serves as a technical leader, driving innovative engineering solutions from concept through production while collaborating with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.

Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and integration of complex electro-mechanical systems and products.
• Serve as a technical leader on multidisciplinary engineering projects, providing guidance and mentorship to engineering staff.
• Participate in and lead cross-functional teams through all phases of product development, validation, and sustaining engineering activities.
• Perform and review advanced engineering analyses including stress, thermal, fatigue, and structural assessments to support product performance and reliability.
• Manage product architecture, system design decisions, and technical trade studies to meet customer, cost, manufacturability, and reliability requirements.
• Oversee product validation and qualification testing, ensuring compliance with applicable industry and customer requirements.
• Collaborate directly with customers and suppliers to define requirements, resolve technical challenges, and support project execution.
• Create and modify 3D models, component drawings, and assembly drawings using CAD software (CREO preferred).
• Conduct root cause investigations and failure analyses to identify corrective actions and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Manage engineering documentation, configuration control, and product lifecycle data within PLM systems.
• Support project planning, scheduling, scope management, and execution to ensure successful delivery of engineering programs.
• Apply expertise in manufacturing processes, materials selection, prototyping, coatings, finishes, and design for manufacturability principles.
• Follow Business Technology policies to protect sensitive data and reduce information security occurrences.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree
• Minimum of 15+ years of electro-mechanical design and architecture experience
• Demonstrated technical leadership experience at a Senior, Staff, Principal, or equivalent engineering level.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas required; experience in multiple areas strongly preferred:
• Stress, thermal, and/or fatigue analysis
• Aerospace regulations and qualification standards (DO-160 preferred)
• Optical engineering and lighting systems
• Program and project management
• Electronics packaging
• Solid modeling and CAD experience required; CREO preferred.
• Experience working directly with customers and/or suppliers to resolve technical issues and support product development efforts.
• Experience within aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and technical documentation skills.
• ITAR - Permanent resident of the United States (“U.S. person” as defined by ITAR)

Qualifications

• Pass a post-offer background verification and drug screen.

Pay

$137k - $197k annually

Schedule

Monday – Friday, flexible hours