Mechanical Engineering Senior

Pensa; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Commuter benefits

Generous PTO

Job summary

Pensa, a Brooklyn-based design studio, seeks an experienced mechanical engineer to join a diverse team known for turning innovative ideas into manufacturable products. You will lead engineering efforts from concept through production, guiding prototypes to scalable solutions and collaborating across disciplines.

The role emphasizes hands-on prototyping in a workshop setting, strong knowledge of materials and production processes, and the ability to manage timelines and budgets while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of consumer product design experience and ability to drive mass production.
• Expert-level understanding of materials, plastic, and metal production processes.
• Expert-level 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks or Fusion 360).
• Ability to lead a team and manage vision, deliverables, timeline, and budget.
• Nice to have: experience programming in C++, Arduino, and electro-mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Translate engineering concepts into manufacturable designs.
• Lead projects from concept to production with clear timelines and budgets.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality products.
• Prototype and test, using CNC, 3D printers, and hand tools.
• Communicate design vision effectively to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Product design experience

Team leadership

C++ programming

Arduino

3D CAD SolidWorks

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Job description

Pensa, the Brooklyn creative force behind the D.I.Wire, One Drop, and Cintas' Branch and Vine, is looking for an experienced mechanical engineer to join their talented, diverse, and passionate team. Pensa is known for its ability to create beautiful functionality. Our engineers are inventors that know how to connect solutions with user needs. Pensa’s engineers love design and help our clients solve their hardest product challenges. They are passionate about creating compelling new technologies, developing them for production, and lining up strategic manufacturing plans. If you have world-class talent, a passion for product design and invention, and a desire to work on a wide range of products in a fun, creative, and collaborative design studio, we’d like to meet you.

Candidates must have:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Expert-level understanding of materials, plastic, and metal production processes
• Expert-level skills in 3D CAD software (Solidworks or Fusion 360 preferred)
• 7+ yrs experience in consumer product design demonstrating ability to resolve 3D form language and to develop products for mass production
• Ability to lead a team and move projects forward – including vision, creative deliverables, timeline, and budget management
• A big plus: Experience in programming/coding in C++, Arduino, and electro-mechanics

Successful candidates will demonstrate that they:

• Excel at envisioning and articulating engineering strategies for product design and development/manufacturing. Strategies that increase product efficiency, quality, and durability while maintaining or enhancing the design vision.
• Are curious to learn new skills
• Are excited to work with others in a multi-disciplinary team
• Are eager to solve hard problems in a high‑pressure, fast‑paced environment
• Have a hands‑on approach, comfortable prototyping and working in a workshop, including CNC equipment, 3d printers, and hand tools
• Are great at story‑telling: the ability to communicate your vision to clients
• We are excited to deliver the next great product experience to the world
• Can lead a team

The job’s salary is aligned with experience. We offer benefits that cover you and your family, such as health benefits, retirement plan with a company match, commuter benefits, generous PTO, and more.

Thank you, we are looking forward to hearing from you!

Salary Range - $70,000 - $115,000