Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Judge Direct Placement; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 84,000 - 140,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a growing manufacturer in the State College, Pennsylvania area. This is a hands‑on technical leadership role designed for an experienced engineer who can make an immediate impact and develop into the department manager within approximately two years.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead the design and development of complex electromechanical products, mentor engineers, and drive cross‑functional collaboration to deliver reliable,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• 8+ years of mechanical design experience with complex electromechanical products or equipment
• Strong hands‑on design leadership, 3D CAD proficiency, and the ability to mentor engineers and progress into department management

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex electro‑mechanical products from initial requirements through production release with hands‑on leadership
• Lead the design and development of electro‑mechanical components, assemblies, and integrated systems
• Serve as the technical owner for mechanical design decisions ensuring alignment with performance, reliability, and manufacturing requirements
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship through design reviews and cross‑functional collaboration
• Coordinate with electrical, software, manufacturing, product line management and quality teams to translate requirements into engineering solutions
• Drive project execution including task estimation, schedule development, and risk mitigation
• Deliver designs from concept through prototype, validation, and production release
• Apply analytical methods (structural, thermal, flow, FEA) to enable data‑driven design decisions
• Define and lead verification and validation efforts including testing
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions for development, production, and field issues
• Identify and mitigate technical risks across the product lifecycle
• Lead prototype builds and rapid iteration strategies for production readiness
• Drive sustaining engineering, improvements and cost reduction
• Advance DFM, DFA, DFT, and DFR with Manufacturing Eng. to ensure smooth transition to production
• Interface with suppliers and external partners for component selection, qualification and readiness
• Author and review drawings, models, specifications and documentation to meet standards and requirements
• Drive consistency and standardization of engineering practices and outputs

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The Judge Group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a growing manufacturer in the State College, Pennsylvania area. This is a hands‑on technical leadership role designed for an experienced engineer who can make an immediate impact and develop into the department manager within approximately two years.

COMPENSATION

Up to $140,000 plus bonus

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• 8+ years of mechanical design experience with complex electromechanical products or equipment
• Strong hands‑on design leadership, 3D CAD proficiency, and the ability to mentor engineers and progress into department management

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead the design and development of complex electromechanical products from initial requirements through production release. This role combines hands‑on engineering with project‑level technical leadership, including design ownership, cross‑functional coordination, mentoring, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a strong mechanical designer who can deliver reliable, manufacturable products and grow into leadership of the mechanical engineering function within approximately two years.
• Lead the design and development of electro‑mechanical components, assemblies, and integrated systems.
• Serve as the technical owner for mechanical design decisions, ensuring alignment with performance, reliability, and manufacturing requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship through design reviews, day‑to‑day collaboration, and establishing best practices across the team.
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration with electrical, software, manufacturing, product line management, and quality teams to translate requirements into engineering solutions.
• Support and drive project execution, including task estimation, schedule development, and technical risk identification and mitigation.
• Deliver designs from concept through prototype, validation, and production release in alignment with established development and quality processes.
• Drive effective use of structural, thermal, and flow analysis (analytical and FEA) to enable data‑driven design decisions, ensuring appropriate modeling, simulation, and validation methods are consistently applied across projects.
• Define and lead comprehensive verification and validation efforts, including functional, environmental, and performance testing.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventative actions for development, production, and field issues.
• Identify, assess, and drive mitigation of technical risks throughout the product lifecycle.
• Lead and direct prototype builds, including hands‑on development, rapid prototyping, and coordination with internal and external resources. Guide prototype iteration strategy to ensure efficient learning cycles and convergence to production‑ready designs.
• Lead sustaining engineering efforts, including issue resolution, design improvements, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Drive application of DFM, DFA, DFT, and DFR principles, and work closely with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure successful transition from prototype to production.
• Interface with suppliers and external partners to support component selection, fabrication, qualification, and production readiness.
• Author and review engineering drawings, models, specifications, and technical documentation to ensure alignment with internal standards, product requirements, and quality expectations.
• Drive consistency and standardization of engineering practices and outputs.

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; 401(k) with company match; life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; and educational assistance.