Senior Design Engineer

Michael Aaron Staffing, LLC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Aaron Staffing, LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to lead product development from concept through production in a manufacturing environment, combining hands-on engineering with leadership.

You will design valves and fittings, create 3D models in SolidWorks, mentor a team, and collaborate with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to drive quality and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years of mechanical product design engineering experience.
• Strong SolidWorks experience; AutoCAD is a plus.
• Experience with fluid power, valves, or related products preferred.
• Knowledge of FEA, CFD, product compliance, and manufacturing processes.
• Proven project management and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of valves, fittings, and related products.
• Create and maintain 3D models and engineering drawings using SolidWorks.
• Review designs for performance, manufacturability, quality, and cost effectiveness.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement design improvements.
• Perform flow, stress, FEA, and CFD analyses as required.
• Manage engineering projects, timelines, and technical documentation.
• Oversee product testing and validation activities.
• Mentor and support a team of design engineers.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, manufacturing, and cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to lead product development from concept through production while driving continuous product improvements in a manufacturing environment. This role combines hands‑on engineering, project leadership, and team mentorship to support quality, efficiency, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of valves, fittings, and related products.
• Create and maintain 3D models and engineering drawings using SolidWorks.
• Review designs for performance, manufacturability, quality, and cost effectiveness.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement design improvements.
• Perform flow, stress, FEA, and CFD analyses as required.
• Manage engineering projects, timelines, and technical documentation.
• Oversee product testing and validation activities.
• Mentor and support a team of design engineers.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, manufacturing, and cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years of mechanical product design engineering experience.
• Strong SolidWorks experience; AutoCAD is a plus.
• Experience with fluid power, fluid control systems, valves, or related products preferred.
• Knowledge of FEA, CFD, product compliance, and manufacturing processes.
• Proven project management and leadership experience.

If you're a hands‑on engineering leader who thrives on innovation, problem-solving, and mentoring others, we'd love to hear from you.