Senior Mechanical Designer – Hybrid (Aerospace)

Teague; Everett (WA); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job description

Base Salary Range: $90.00 - $120.00 per hour

(This range reflects pay across most U.S. geographic locations )

WHO WE ARE:

Teague is an independent design consultancy that combines technologyexpertisewith a deep understanding of human behavior to designwhat’snext for companies in automotive, commercial aviation, smart cities and infrastructure, advanced mobility, technology, space, and defense. On any given day, you might beprototypinga new space station, designingcutting-edgetechnology, or traveling around the world conducting research. We are approaching our one-hundred-year anniversary and are proudly employee-owned. Our culture fosters collaboration, accountability, and stabilitybecause when we succeed, we all win.Come bea part of something bigger than just a jobandbuild your career with an employee-owned company that invests in you!

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Senior Mechanical Designer bridges creativity and engineering, turningvisionary concepts into functional, manufacturable design solutions.This role sits at the intersection of systems engineering, mechanical engineering translating ambiguous problem spaces into clear design strategies. The Senior Mechanical Designer acts as a design advocate, partnering with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure that engineering decisions consistently align with user needs, product goals, and broader organizational priorities. The ideal candidate brings a first-principles mindset and hands on approach to deconstruct complex problems,identifythe most critical requirements, and architect effective, scalable solutions. They are equally comfortable developing high-level system strategies as they are building and iterating on physical prototypes.From concept development through production, the Senior Designer ensures every design achieves technical excellence, meets regulatory and manufacturing requirements, and reflects Teague’s standard of creative innovation.

TRAVEL EXPECTATIONS:

This role follows a hybrid work model, with 1–2 days per week expected on-site/in the office.

WHO YOU ARE:

You’rea hands-on mechanical designer who can take an ambiguous design challenge and turn it into a thoughtful, buildable solution. You bring strong technical judgment, a practical understanding of materials and manufacturing, and the ability to balance performance, safety, aesthetics, and feasibility.You’recomfortable owning design work from concept through production, collaborating across disciplines and with clients, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to solve problems and keep projects moving.You’reorganized, detail-oriented, and accountable for the quality of your work, while also enjoying the opportunity to mentor others and share yourexpertise.Above all, youbring curiosity, professionalism, and a drive to continuously improve how things are designed and built.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

OWNING

• Lead the mechanical design development of interior components, systems, and structures foraircraftand other mobility products,delivering innovative, buildable solutions that meet performance, weight, and safety goals.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on materials, structural design, and manufacturing methods, guiding teams toward technically sound and creative solutions.
• Partner with clients to understand program priorities, design intent, and technical constraints—translating them into efficient and achievable design strategies.
• Mentor and support junior mechanical designers, providing technical feedback, coaching, and fostering a culture of excellence and learning.
• Champion Teague’s mechanical design standards, processes, and data management practices, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and accountability.
• Model Teague’s values of professionalism, innovation, and integrity while strengthening client trust through quality delivery and technicalexpertise.

THINKING

• Synthesize ambiguous inputs into clear requirements and translate them into actionable engineering approaches.
• Anticipate technical and integration challenges early in the design process, proactivelyidentifyingsolutions thatmaintainaesthetic and functional goals.
• Evaluate structural performance, materialselection, and manufacturing feasibility to inform design direction and reduce production risk.
• Collaborate closely with internal disciplines,including Industrial Design, Technical Build, and Visualization,to ensure cohesion across creative and technical deliverables.
• Engage with client engineering teams and external vendors to align mechanical solutions with program schedules, costs, and defined engineering interfaces.
• Continuously seek ways tooptimizedesign workflows,componentperformance, and assembly processes using new tools, methods, and materials.
• Contribute to Teague’s knowledge base by developing design standards, documentation, and best practices for future programs.

DOING

• Produce 3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed drawings using SolidWorks or equivalent design tools, ensuring manufacturability and accuracy.
• Create documentation packages for mockups, validation builds, and production implementation.
• Conduct detailed design reviews and ensure technical deliverables meet internal and client standards for precision, safety, and performance.
• Coordinate directly with suppliers and manufacturing partners to resolve technical issues,validatefeasibility, and implement design revisions.
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver complete project packages,ensuring on-time, on-budget, and technically sound outcomes.
• Manage multiple priorities with discipline and attention to detail,maintainingorganized records and design datain accordance withTeague’s retention policies.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical or product design, preferably within aerospace, transportation, or highly regulated industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Proventrack recordleading mechanical design efforts from concept through production implementation.
• Strong understanding of materials (metals, composites, plastics), manufacturing processes, and assembly methods.
• Strongproficiencywith CAD(SolidWorkspreferred) anddata management systems, including large model handling and Product Data Management (PDM) tools.
• Experiencewithfinite elementanalysissoftware (Ansyspreferred) for structuralanalysis andoptimization
• Knowledge of FAA and OEM requirements for interiorcomponentdesign is a plus.
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite and presentation tools.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate design intent with engineering and manufacturing feasibility.
• Experience mentoring designers and collaborating in multidisciplinary teams.
• US persons required

The hourly rate for this job in most US geographic locationsis$90.00 - $120.00 per hour

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE:

• Creative Environment – Work with a talented and passionate team.
• Growth-Oriented – We support professional development and skill-building.
• Collaborative Culture – We value diverse perspectives and ideas.
• Impactful Work – Shape the future of design and create meaningful experiences.
• A Team That Cares – We believegreat workcomes from happy, inspired people.

OUR COMMITMENT:

At Teague, we believe that diversity fuels creativity, equity drives opportunity, inclusion fosters belonging, and accessibility makes innovation truly universal. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone,regardless of background, identity, or lived experience,feels valued, heard, and empowered.

Weactively:

• Educate – Continuously learn and grow through focused training and resources.
• Celebrate – Honor diverse voices, perspectives, and contributions.
• Take Action– Prioritize inclusivity in our work,approach tohiring, and team culture.

We are stronger together, and we welcome candidates who share our passion for designing a more inclusive andequitablefuture.

WHY JOIN US?

At Teague, we believe in fostering an environment where everyone thrives.Here'swhat makes us unique:

• We create new ways of working to drive innovation and adaptability.
• We trust one another, empoweringcollaborationand autonomy.
• We never stand still, embracing growth and continuous learning.
• We championnew ideasand perspectives, valuingcreativityand fresh thinking.
• We celebrate our differences and foster an inclusive culture of belonging.
• We engage across diverse projects that challenge and inspire.
• We encourage work/life integration, promotingbalanceand well-being.

WHAT WE OFFER:

At Teague, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion.We search the globe to find and attract top talent from diverse backgrounds and value unique perspectives and experiences.

Join an Employee-Owned Company! We are employee-owned throughanEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP),meaning our peopleshare inthe long-term success of the business.Our ESOP fosters a culture of collaboration, accountability, and long-term stabilitybecause when we succeed, we all win together.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that rewards you based on performance and recognition for the value you bring to Teague. Individual salaries within this range aredeterminedthrough a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. In addition, our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes employer provided Short & Long-Term Disability and Life/AD&D insurance, alongside competitive dental and medical plans with a Health Savings Account option, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401k, and Parental Leave. We also offer voluntary benefits for vision,additionallife,additionalAD&D, accident & injury, critical illness, identity theft protections, legal and long-term care. Additionally,employeesenjoy discounts on pet insurance and access to HealthCare Bluebook. As part of our comprehensive benefits package, full-time employees start byaccruing4 weeks of paid time off a year (prorated for part-time hires) and 10 paid holidays throughout the fiscal year. On-Call or Temporary employees accrue 1hr of PTO for every 30hrs worked. Full-time intern benefits start the first month following60 daysofhire and not eligible to participate in Teague's 401k plan.

We are a Washington State based company. All employees mustresidein the state of Washington (unless otherwise noted for specific roles) and be able to access one of our studio locations in the greater Seattle area.

Teague is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Note: The statementshereinare intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed byemployees, are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skillsrequired ofpersonnel so classified. Furthermore, they do notestablisha contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Be vested in the results,treat Teague as if it was your own company.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Teague’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A \"disabled veteran\" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A \"recently separated veteran\" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An \"active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran\" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An \"Armed forces service medal veteran\" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.