Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Mechanical Engineer |New London, CT | Direct Hire | Up to $104,000 DOE

What Matters Most:

• Direct hire opportunity with a global manufacturing and technology leader
• Salary up to $104,000 , depending on experience
• Hybrid schedule requiring 2–3 days onsite in New London, CT
• Opportunity to lead new product development from concept through production
• Collaborative engineering team offering long-term career growth and internal advancement

Job Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a highly collaborative engineering team responsible for developing innovative mechanical products used in mission-critical infrastructure applications. This role offers significant ownership over new product development projects while working closely with manufacturing, product management, quality, suppliers, and fellow engineers throughout the complete product lifecycle.

The position is heavily focused on developing new products while also supporting existing product improvements and engineering changes. The successful candidate will lead projects from concept, design, prototyping, testing, validation, manufacturing readiness, and production release while helping bring innovative products to market. This individual will also have the opportunity to work hands-on in the engineering lab, build and evaluate prototypes, and collaborate directly with manufacturing teams and external suppliers to ensure successful product launches. The engineering team is intentionally small, providing excellent visibility and the opportunity to independently manage high-impact projects with minimal day-to-day supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Lead mechanical product development projects from concept through production launch
• Design sheet metal components and assemblies utilizing SolidWorks
• Develop prototypes, perform product testing, and support design validation activities
• Partner with manufacturing, quality, product management, and suppliers throughout product development
• Support engineering change activities and continuous product improvements
• Participate in design reviews while ensuring products meet performance, quality, and manufacturability requirements
• Evaluate manufacturing methods and recommend design improvements to optimize production efficiency
• Provide technical support during production startup and product implementation
• Manage multiple engineering projects while maintaining schedules and meeting project milestones
• Occasionally travel to manufacturing facilities, suppliers, and industry trade shows as projects require

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering experience
• Approximately 10 years of mechanical product design experience preferred
• Strong proficiency with SolidWorks and 3D mechanical modeling
• Extensive sheet metal product design experience
• Experience developing products from concept through production
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• Comfortable working directly with manufacturing teams and suppliers
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multiple functional teams
• Experience with product validation, prototype development, and engineering documentation preferred

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive salary up to $104,000 , depending on experience
• Hybrid work schedule
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company benefits
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Career advancement opportunities within a global organization
• Supportive leadership committed to employee growth and development

Your New Organization:

You will join a global organization recognized for designing and manufacturing innovative infrastructure solutions used around the world. While the company operates on a global scale, the New London engineering office maintains a close-knit, collaborative culture where engineers enjoy significant ownership of their work, strong cross-functional support, and excellent opportunities for career advancement. Leadership is committed to promoting from within while fostering a family-oriented environment through employee engagement programs, team events, and long-term employee development.

Your Career Partner:

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