Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Movement Search & Delivery; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Movement Search & Delivery in Milwaukee seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for New Product Development. Lead design and development of new products, ensuring technical integrity and performance to meet customer requirements.

The role requires 7+ years in product development, strong mechanical design, 3D CAD/FEA, verification, testing, and cross-functional leadership across manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and sales.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of product development engineering experience
• Strong mechanical design & analysis skills including 3D CAD, FEA, material selection, DFM/DFA
• Deep verification & testing experience with test plans and lab/certification bodies
• Proven technical project leadership to lead cross-functional teams
• Strong cross-functional communicator across Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales and customers
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Master’s preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of new products and improvements to existing products
• Maintain technical integrity of designs including performance, quality, reliability, and verification
• Apply engineering principles to troubleshoot complex system issues and improve product designs
• Develop, execute, and document verification test plans and specifications
• Coordinate testing with internal/external labs and certification bodies
• Lead cross-functional projects and mentor engineering staff

Skills

3D CAD

FEA

DFM/ DFA

Materials selection

Verification & testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Project leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

CFD

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - New Product Development - $110,000 - $125,000 + 6% Bonus

Keys to this role:

• 7+ years of product development engineering experience with a strong track record of taking products from concept through design, testing, and production.
• Strong mechanical design & analysis skills, including 3D CAD, FEA, material selection, DFM/DFA, and solving complex technical problems.
• Deep verification & testing experience, including developing test plans/specifications and working with internal/external labs and certification bodies.
• Proven technical project leadership, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage timelines, and drive complex engineering projects to completion.
• Strong cross-functional communicator and problem solver, able to work effectively with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and customers to improve product performance, reliability, and cost.

Product Development and Technical Leadership

• Lead the design and development of new products, as well as improvements to existing products, ensuring alignment with technical, market, and customer requirements.
• Maintain responsibility for the technical integrity of designs, including performance, quality, reliability, and verification.
• Apply sound engineering principles to troubleshoot complex system issues and improve product designs.

Verification and Testing

• Develop, execute, and document verification test plans to confirm products meet design, regulatory, and customer specifications.
• Prepare or oversee the development of test specifications used by quality and manufacturing teams.
• Coordinate testing activities with internal and external laboratories, including certification bodies (e.g., UL, CE, NSF, FM, Intrinsic Safety).

Design and Engineering Excellence

• Utilize 3D modeling and FEA tools to evaluate and refine designs.
• Select materials and manufacturing processes that support product performance and durability, particularly in demanding environments.
• Ensure designs meet Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) requirements.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks through structured design and analysis approaches.

Project and Team Leadership

• Lead technical execution of cross-functional projects, ensuring milestones are achieved within established timelines and budgets.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to engineering staff as needed.
• Contribute to the evaluation and recommendation of new technologies and product concepts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred
• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in product development
• Proficiency with 3D modeling and FEA tools
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects to successful completion
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work across functions and organizational levels

Preferred:

• Experience with LabVIEW, MATLAB, or CFD
• Familiarity with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies (Green Belt or higher)
• Experience integrating electronic components into mechanical systems