Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Precision Assemblies

Joseph Michaels International; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International seeks a Senior Product Design Engineer to design and develop precision mechanical products and custom assemblies from concept through production release. This hands-on role blends detailed mechanical design, engineering analysis, prototype evaluation, and collaboration with customers and manufacturing teams to deliver reliable solutions.

Responsibilities include leading design reviews, supporting new product introduction, and guiding manufacturing and quality teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Progressive experience designing mechanical products through production release.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD, detailed drawings, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and ECOs.
• Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing methods, interfaces, and verification.
• Ability to independently manage technical work and document decisions across functions.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements into product specifications and design concepts.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and design docs.
• Perform calculations, material selection, tolerance analysis, and risk assessment.
• Design components with temperature, pressure, sealing, interfaces, and manufacturability in mind.
• Develop prototype and validation plans, evaluate results, and refine designs.
• Lead or contribute to design reviews and resolve technical issues with teams and suppliers.
• Support new product introduction, changes, and troubleshooting in production.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and improve design practices.

Skills

Collaboration across functions

Self-directed work

Prototyping and evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD

Detailed drawings

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Engineering change control

Materials/manufacturing methods knowledge

Job description

Joseph Michaels International seeks a Senior Product Design Engineer to design and develop precision mechanical products and custom assemblies from concept through production release. This hands-on role blends detailed mechanical design, engineering analysis, prototype evaluation, and collaboration with customers and manufacturing teams to deliver reliable solutions.

Responsibilities include leading design reviews, supporting new product introduction, and guiding manufacturing and quality teams.