Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Lead Innovation

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Illinois, United States, seeks an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead advanced mechanical design projects from concept through production.

You will collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and QA to define requirements, run simulations, validate performance, and push for robust, manufacturable solutions. A minimum of 6+ years in mechanical design is required, with strong CAD and simulation skills, and a proven track record delivering complex products.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in mechanical design and development.
• Strong CAD proficiency and simulation tool experience.
• Experience with stress, thermal, and dynamic analyses.
• Materials selection and design for manufacturability.
• Proven track record delivering complex mechanical projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced mechanical design projects from concept through production.
• Define requirements with cross-functional teams and ensure feasible designs.
• Perform detailed analyses to validate performance and reliability.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide design teams.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and tools to improve processes.

Skills

Mechanical design

Mentorship & leadership

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ANSYS

Job description

Jobtailor in Illinois, United States, seeks an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead advanced mechanical design projects from concept through production.

You will collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and QA to define requirements, run simulations, validate performance, and push for robust, manufacturable solutions. A minimum of 6+ years in mechanical design is required, with strong CAD and simulation skills, and a proven track record delivering complex products.