Senior Mechanical Design Engineer [83621]

Onward Search; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Onward Search seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the development of power distribution products from concept through detailed design. You will guide a mechanical design team, review drawings for accuracy, and ensure manufacturability and compliance with UL 891/UL 50 standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration with manufacturing and quality teams to resolve design issues, drive continuous improvement, and optimize production processes in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years in design/manufacturing in industrial settings.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks CAD software.
• Familiarity with UL 891 and UL 50 product standards.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling, automation, and design for manufacturing and assembly.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of power distribution products from concept through detailed design.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the mechanical design team.
• Review engineering drawings and design documentation for accuracy and quality.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to resolve design issues and optimize production.
• Ensure designs meet UL 891, UL 50, and UL 50E standards.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Engineering drawings

DFM/DFA

Manufacturing processes

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

UL 891/UL 50 knowledge

Job description

A leading manufacturing company is hiring a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team. Location requirements are not specified. Employment type is full-time. This role involves providing engineering leadership in power distribution product development and supporting manufacturing processes.

The application deadline for this role is 09/15/2026.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of power distribution products from concept through detailed design, ensuring manufacturability and compliance.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the mechanical design team, promoting best practices and standards.
• Review engineering drawings and design documentation for accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to resolve design issues, support continuous improvement, and optimize production.
• Ensure designs meet UL 891, UL 50, and UL 50E standards, applying relevant safety and construction requirements.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in design and manufacturing within an industrial environment.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks CAD software.
• Experience working with UL 891 and UL 50 product standards.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling, automation, and design for manufacturing (DFM) and assembly (DFA).