Senior Design Engineer

MAU Workforce Solutions; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) company match (up to 8% after 1

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Personal days

9 paid holidays

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

MAU Workforce Solutions in Conway, SC is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to design and develop mechanical products, lead engineering projects, validate designs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation. This is a direct-hire opportunity.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years of design experience in a manufacturing environment, and 5+ years of leadership. Proficiency with AutoCAD and SolidWorks is essential; MS Office skills are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 5 years of design/development engineering experience in manufacturing.
• 5+ years of management and leadership experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and SolidWorks; strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and create mechanical designs for new products and equipment.
• Develop testing processes to validate designs.
• Perform testing and validation of new designs.
• Create prototypes and 3D models for beta testing.
• Maintain technical drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and vendors.
• Lead projects and drive cost, quality, productivity improvements.

Skills

Engineering design

Project leadership

Mechanical systems

Statistical analysis

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

MAU is hiring a Senior Design Engineer for our client in Conway, SC. As a Senior Design Engineer, you will design and develop new mechanical products and equipment while leading engineering projects, validating designs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and operational improvements. This is a direct-hire opportunity.

Benefits Package

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) company match (up to 8% after one year)
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation
• Personal days
• 9 paid holidays
• Opportunity for advancement

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in design/development engineering within a manufacturing environment
• 5+ years of management and leadership experience
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office products

General Requirements

• Firm understanding of engineering concepts with experience designing mechanical systems and products
• Excellent mathematical skills with the ability to apply advanced mathematical principles and statistics to solve engineering problems
• Exceptional technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written, verbal, and graphical communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Self-motivated, self-managing, detail-oriented, and highly organized
• Strong commitment to personal and professional growth
• High-level proficiency with AutoCAD and SolidWorks
• Ability to manage multiple engineering projects and priorities
• Must meet ITAR and/or EAR requirements by qualifying as a U.S. Person as defined under applicable federal regulations and provide proof of eligibility upon hire

Essential Functions

• Plan, conceptualize, and create mechanical designs for new products and equipment.
• Develop testing processes to validate new product and equipment designs.
• Perform testing and validation of new designs.
• Generate working prototypes and 3D models for beta testing and stakeholder demonstrations.
• Perform engineering calculations to support mechanical design work.
• Create technical drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Review technical drawings, plans, and specifications for accuracy and completeness.
• Manage and maintain technical document management systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout project execution.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors to support engineering projects.
• Prepare and maintain detailed project documentation to track design progress and development.
• Execute engineering projects using a hands‑on approach.
• Develop a mutual understanding of active projects with product, process, and equipment engineering teams during the first three months and assist in reprioritizing project work.
• Execute prioritized engineering projects while demonstrating measurable improvements in cost, quality, productivity, and revenue.

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing environment

Collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams, vendors, and contractors

All Applicants must submit to background check and drug screening

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position