Senior Mechanical Engineer
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Superior, CO, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of five years of experience designing mechanical products or equipment and supporting them through manufacturing.
- Proficient in CAD and engineering drawing skills, including experience creating production-ready documentation and bills of materials. SolidWorks preferred.
- Data Simulation – Ansys preferred.
- GD&T knowledge – knows metrology best practices and is familiar with CMMs
- Good understanding of commonly used manufacturing and tooling processes and how to effectively design parts for them
- MS Office proficiency with high-level Excel
Nice to have
- FEA Proficiency
- Strong mechanical aptitude based on experience, including a broad knowledge of mechanisms, engineering materials, mechanical properties, and manufacturing processes
- Experience with Magnetics
- Project Management and Scheduling Experience
Full description
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Director of Engineering
Region: Superior, Colorado
Salary Range: $90-$135K
Travel Requirement: Up to 5%
Note: This position does not offer sponsorship. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.POSITION SUMMARY
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you’ll turn market needs into practical, manufacturable products. You’ll lead mechanical design work from concept through testing and production, using design for manufacturing and assembly principles to create 3D CAD models, drawings, bills of materials, tools, fixtures, and test systems. Working closely with project managers and manufacturing teams, you’ll help set realistic timelines, solve design and production challenges, and improve engineering standards. This role offers the opportunity to directly impact product performance, quality, and how new designs reach the market.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Facilitates product design and engineering efforts based on company vision and market needs.
- Properly uses Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
- Performs a wide variety of calculations to ensure feasibility of tools, fixtures, and test system designs.
- Works with the Project Manager to develop and adjust project timelines based on project priorities and resources.
- Develop 3D CAD Models, manufacturing drawings, Bills of Materials, and other required documentation.
- Communicate project needs and timelines with the manufacturing facility.
- Conduct component and assembly inspections and systematically perform product failure analysis.
- Implement new company engineering standards and procedures.
- Perform data acquisition, analysis, and report generation.
- Identify potential execution issues and present risk-mitigation options to the Executive team.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of five years of experience designing mechanical products or equipment and supporting them through manufacturing.
- Proficient in CAD and engineering drawing skills, including experience creating production-ready documentation and bills of materials. SolidWorks preferred.
- Data Simulation – Ansys preferred.
- GD&T knowledge – knows metrology best practices and is familiar with CMMs
- Good understanding of commonly used manufacturing and tooling processes and how to effectively design parts for them