Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Relocation Assistance Available)

Nationwide Technical Search; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Full benefits

Job summary

Nationwide Technical Search is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Dayton, OH. This onsite, permanent/direct-hire role combines hands-on mechanical design with strategic leadership of the engineering team.

The position offers relocation assistance and competitive benefits. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in design, strong prototyping skills, and a proven ability to guide cross-functional teams toward manufacturing-ready solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years in mechanical design engineering with growth into leadership or management roles.
• Experience leading engineering teams and cross-functional initiatives.
• Hands-on hardware development, assemblies, and prototyping/testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct Management: lead, mentor, and grow a team of mechanical design engineers.
• Establish engineering best practices and guide long-term technical vision.
• Drive multiple projects from concept through production and coordinate with quality, manufacturing, and supply chain.

Skills

Mechanical design

Leadership

Prototyping

Cross-functional collaboration

Project oversight

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Relocation Assistance Available)

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer(Relocation Assistance Available)

Dayton, OH

Onsite

Permanent/Direct Hire

Full Benefits

$130,000 - $170,000 base

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and grow our engineering team in a newly created leadership position. This role blends strategic team management and project oversight with a foundation in mechanical engineering.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in mechanical design, hands-on prototyping, and cross-functional leadership, with the direct drive and clear pathway to advance into an Engineering Director position within 1 to 3 years.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Strategy

• Direct Management: Lead, mentor, and build a team of mechanical design engineers, fostering technical excellence and professional growth.
• Process & Strategy: Establish engineering best practices, standardize design workflows, and guide the long-term technical vision of the department.
• Leadership Advancement: Work closely with senior executive leadership to prepare for a transition into an Engineering Director role within 1-3 years.

Project & Operations Management

• Project Oversight: Drive multiple concurrent engineering projects from initial concept through production release, ensuring alignment with deadlines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the primary engineering liaison to quality, manufacturing, supply chain, and external stakeholders.

Technical Leadership & Product Development

• Design & Qualification: Oversee the conceptualization, design, and qualification of complex mechanical systems and valves to meet stringent customer and military specifications.
• Prototyping & Testing: Direct hands-on prototype assembly, performance testing, and environmental qualification testing.
• Sustaining Support: Guide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) initiatives, continuous improvement, and re-design efforts for existing legacy product lines.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Experience: Minimum of 7+ years in mechanical design engineering, with demonstrable growth into leadership or management roles.
• Leadership: Proven track record of managing engineering teams, leading cross-functional initiatives, or overseeing complex engineering projects.
• Technical Hardware Background: Direct experience with hands-on hardware development, assembly, and functional prototyping/testing.

Preferred / Highly Advantageous

• Specialized Engineering: Direct design or management experience with mechanical valves, fuel valves, hydraulic systems, or electro-mechanical design.
• Industry Experience: Strong background in Aerospace & Defense products and familiarity with Mil-Spec standards.
• Manufacturing Focus: Deep knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.