Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer | $125,000 to $140,000 Base Salary | Full Time | Direct Hire

What Matters Most

• Competitive base salary of $125,000 to $140,000

• Location: Monroe, Connecticut

• Full time, on site direct hire opportunity

• Lead complex mechanical systems and custom engineered equipment from concept through production

• Hands on engineering environment with direct involvement in design, analysis, fabrication, manufacturing, testing, and troubleshooting

• Broad industry backgrounds considered, including aerospace, medical device, industrial equipment, automation, machinery, and manufacturing

• High ownership role with the opportunity to serve as a senior technical resource and mentor within the engineering organization

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of complex mechanical systems, engineered assemblies, and custom industrial equipment from concept through production.

This is a hands on engineering role for someone with strong mechanical fundamentals who enjoys seeing designs move beyond CAD and into fabrication, assembly, testing, and production. You will work closely with manufacturing, suppliers, customers, and other engineering professionals while taking ownership of technically challenging projects.

Industry specific experience is not required. The strongest candidates will bring excellent mechanical engineering fundamentals, practical design judgment, and the ability to apply their experience to unfamiliar technical challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Lead mechanical engineering projects from concept and requirements definition through detailed design, production release, testing, and manufacturing support

• Design complex mechanical systems, assemblies, components, and custom equipment using 3D CAD, including detailed fabrication and assembly drawings

• Perform mechanical calculations and engineering analysis involving tolerances, loads, pressure, thermal conditions, materials, component compatibility, and system performance

• Partner directly with fabrication and manufacturing teams to improve manufacturability, reliability, assembly efficiency, serviceability, cost, and overall product performance

• Provide technical leadership across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers while troubleshooting production issues, supporting root cause analysis, and mentoring other engineering personnel

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline

• Five or more years of mechanical design engineering experience involving mechanical systems, equipment, machinery, assemblies, or other highly engineered products

• Strong proficiency with 3D CAD platforms such as SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, Creo, or comparable software

• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals, manufacturing and fabrication processes, tolerances, fits, materials, component interfaces, and mechanical assemblies

• Demonstrated ability to independently solve complex technical problems, manage multiple engineering projects, and collaborate effectively with manufacturing, suppliers, customers, and leadership

Preferred Experience:

• Industrial fluid handling, pump systems, process piping, fuel systems, or skid mounted equipment

• Tanks, pressure related systems, industrial machinery, or custom engineered equipment

• Fabricated and welded assemblies and component or equipment selection

• ASME, NFPA, or UL related design requirements

• Finite element analysis, prototype development, testing, validation, and root cause analysis

• ERP, PDM, or PLM systems

Benefits and Perks:

• Base salary of $125,000 to $140,000

• Health benefits

• Paid time off

• Professional development opportunities

• Career advancement and increased technical leadership opportunities

• Collaborative engineering and manufacturing environment

Your New Organization:

Our client is an established engineering and manufacturing organization specializing in complex mechanical systems and custom engineered equipment. Engineers work closely with fabrication, assembly, testing, suppliers, and customers, providing the opportunity to see projects progress from initial concept through finished equipment. The environment is well suited for engineers who enjoy technical variety, hands on problem solving, and having meaningful ownership over the products they design.

Your Career Partner:

The Reserves Network, a veteran founded and family owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.

The base salary range for this position is $125,000 to $140,000, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, technical expertise, and internal pay equity. Please note that hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future salary growth.