Job Description
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Job Summary
The Senior Design Engineer is responsible for developing and reviewing engineering designs, ensuring that custom equipment and tooling meet performance, budget, and schedule requirements. This role involves working closely with engineering leadership and collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Create, revise, and verify mechanical designs and drawings for functionality and cost-effectiveness
Support Engineering Manager or Lead Engineer with high-level assignments
Attend and contribute to internal, vendor, and customer design reviews
Provide engineering support to suppliers and shop floor teams during build and assembly phases
Update drawings to reflect changes, As-Built conditions, and non-conformances
Maintain accurate project documentation, including drawings and component details
Lead or assist in conducting FMEA and ergonomic reviews at key design phases
Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and quality standards
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
Maintain regular, reliable attendance as part of core job expectations
Qualifications & Experience
Associate degree or equivalent technical training required
5–10 years of relevant mechanical design experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Proficiency with Siemens NX (minimum 4 years required)
Experience in powertrain assembly or test equipment design
Familiarity with facility layouts and transport systems (a plus)
Experience designing transport pallets (a plus)
Strong understanding of mechanical systems, materials, and manufacturing methods
Skills & Abilities
Strong ability to interpret technical documents, schematics, and engineering standards
Effective written and verbal communication with teams, vendors, and clients
Capable of advanced math, including geometry, trigonometry, and statistical analysis
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work with minimal standardization
Comfortable working with both abstract concepts and practical implementations
Additional Information
Based primarily at the Fenton location (~90% of time)
Occasional local travel required
Willingness to work overtime as needed based on project demands
Must be physically capable of typical engineering shop and office activities (lifting up to 25 lbs, moderate noise, occasional exposure to mechanical equipment)