Senior Mechanical Design Lead - Relocation Available

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Full benefits

Permanent/Direct Hire

Job summary

Nationwide Technical Search in Dayton, OH is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for an onsite, permanent role that will lead a growing engineering team and drive technical excellence.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in mechanical design with hands-on prototyping, cross-functional leadership, and experience with valves, hydraulic systems, and Mil-Spec standards. Relocation assistance is available; career path includes advancement to Engineering Director within 1–3 years.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in mechanical design engineering with leadership experience.
• Strong hardware development, assembly, and prototyping skills.
• Experience with aerospace/defense components and Mil-Spec standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct management: lead and grow a team of mechanical design engineers.
• Drive engineering strategy, processes, and long-term technical vision.
• Oversee projects from concept through production release and ensure timelines and quality.

Skills

Mechanical design

Leadership

Prototyping

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Nationwide Technical Search in Dayton, OH is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for an onsite, permanent role that will lead a growing engineering team and drive technical excellence.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in mechanical design with hands-on prototyping, cross-functional leadership, and experience with valves, hydraulic systems, and Mil-Spec standards. Relocation assistance is available; career path includes advancement to Engineering Director within 1–3 years.