Mechanical Design Engineer

Kensington Consulting Ltd; Medford (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kensington Consulting Ltd in Medford, MA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to design and build subsystems for next-generation production equipment. You will lead hands-on development across concept, prototyping, testing, and scale-up, focusing on industrial robotics and manufacturing machinery.

Collaborate with electrical and software teams, vendors, and production to ensure robust, manufacturable designs and timely deployment in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical design experience in industrial robotics or manufacturing machinery.
• Experience with web handling / roll-to-roll systems including tension control, rollers, tracking, and transport.
• Experience with fluid handling systems such as pumps, tubing, manifolds, filtration, and dispensing.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or a similar CAD package.

Responsibilities

• Develop industrial machinery architectures from concept through prototype and scale-up.
• Design and work with precision web handling and fluid transport systems.
• Integrate motors, sensors, optical components, and controls alongside electrical and software teams.
• Rapidly prototype, test, troubleshoot, and refine designs.
• Produce CAD models, technical drawings, BOMs, and assembly/work instructions.
• Source parts and work with suppliers to improve cost, lead time, and manufacturability.
• Support machine build, debugging, and deployment activities.

Skills

Mechanical design

Robotics experience

Prototyping

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

About the job

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Medford, Massachusetts

Type: Full-time

A fast-growing advanced manufacturing business is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to help design and build key subsystems for next-generation production equipment.

This is a great fit for someone who enjoys building real machines, taking ideas from concept through to working hardware, and solving practical engineering challenges in a fast-paced environment.

The Role

You will play a hands-on role in the development of industrial machinery, working across concept design, prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, and scale-up. The position will suit an engineer with strong mechanical design experience in industrial equipment, automation, robotics, or manufacturing machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop industrial machinery and sub-system architectures from concept through prototype and scale-up
• Design and work with precision web handling and fluid transport systems
• Integrate motors, sensors, optical components, and controls alongside electrical and software teams
• Rapidly prototype, test, troubleshoot, and refine designs
• Produce CAD models, technical drawings, BOMs, and assembly/work instructions
• Source parts and work with suppliers to improve cost, lead time, and manufacturability
• Support machine build, debugging, and deployment activities

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of mechanical design experience within industrial robotics and/or manufacturing machinery
• Direct experience with web handling / roll-to-roll systems, including tension control, rollers, tracking, and transport
• Experience with fluid handling systems such as pumps, tubing, manifolds, filtration, and dispensing
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or a similar CAD package
• Experience working with vendors and sourcing components for manufacturability and cost efficiency
• Hands-on experience building and debugging prototype systems

Ideal Profile

• Builder mindset with a passion for turning ideas into working machines
• Practical problem solver who can balance engineering rigor with speed and iteration
• Comfortable working closely with production and assembly teams in a hands-on environment