Senior Mechanical Designer
Job Summary: The Senior Mechanical Designer is a highly experienced individual contributor responsible for mechanical system design, development, and manufacturability of complex parts. This role applies advanced engineering judgement to resolve design challenges, lead feasibility efforts, and ensure products move efficiently from concept through production. This position operates with minimal supervision and partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain.
Responsibilities:
- Lead mechanical design components and subsystems from concept through production release.
- Identify, analyze, and resolve system-level design and development issues.
- Conduct feasibility studies, prototyping, and testing of new product concepts.
- Apply DFM/DFA principles to improve manufacturability, cost, reliability, and serviceability.
- Create and maintain 3D models, assemblies, and production documentation using SolidWorks.
- Own and maintain BOMs, part numbers, and engineering data within ERP systems.
- Partner with Manufacturing and Supply Chain to support tooling, fixtures, and productive readiness.
- Support redesigns of legacy products to meet regulatory, quality, or manufacturing requirements.
- Review project schedules, identify risks or delays, and recommend technical solutions to maintain delivery timelines.
- Provide technical guidance and informal mentoring to junior engineers or designers as needed.
- Ensure documentation and design outputs meet internal standards and applicable regulatory requirements.