Senior Design Engineer

Irving Knight Group; City of Glens Falls (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Irving Knight Group is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead product development, design improvements, and non-standard design reviews within a manufacturing facility setting.

You will provide technical leadership, mentorship, and drive innovation, quality, and continuous improvement while collaborating with Product Management, Sales, Operations, Quality, and Customer Service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field preferred.
• Five or more years of experience in product design, manufacturing, or industrial equipment.
• Experience leading products from concept through production release.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing, tooling, costing, and engineering documentation.
• Experience with pumps, valves, waterworks, industrial equipment, or fluid-handling products preferred.
• Proven technical leadership, project management, and mentoring skills.
• PE license or EIT certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects from concept through commercialization.

Skills

Communication

Accountability

Problem-solving

Time management

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PDM systems

GD&T

FEA

DFM/DFA

Root cause analysis

SPC

ERP systems

Product testing

Manufacturing processes

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading manufacturer of engineered valves and fluid-control solutions serving municipal water and wastewater, industrial, commercial, and irrigation markets. The company focuses on reliable, application-specific products supported by in-house engineering, manufacturing, and technical expertise.

Position Summary:

The Senior Design Engineer leads product development, design improvements, and non-standard design reviews. This role provides technical leadership, manufacturing support, and engineering mentorship while driving innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional projects from concept through commercialization.
• Design and maintain models, drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Manage engineering changes, costing, tooling, and ERP releases.
• Review non-standard designs and resolve technical issues with customers and internal teams.
• Support manufacturing, machining, assembly, testing, and supplier activities.
• Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, simulations, and product validation.
• Develop test plans, engineering standards, and design best practices.
• Support value engineering, cost reduction, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Sales, Operations, Quality, and Customer Service.
• Mentor engineers and manage project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Support ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 compliance.

Core Competencies:

Communication, accountability, problem-solving, time management, leadership, and collaboration.

Technical Skills:

SolidWorks, AutoCAD, PDM systems, GD&T, FEA, DFM/DFA, root cause analysis, SPC, engineering change management, ERP systems, product testing, manufacturing processes, and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field preferred.
• Five or more years of experience in product design, manufacturing, or industrial equipment.
• Experience leading products from concept through production release.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing, tooling, costing, and engineering documentation.
• Experience with pumps, valves, waterworks, industrial equipment, or fluid-handling products preferred.
• Proven technical leadership, project management, and mentoring skills.
• PE license or EIT certification preferred but not required.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

100% Office-based role within a manufacturing facility, with regular production-floor interaction. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, perform repetitive computer-based tasks, and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.