Senior Mechanical Development Engineer

BioTalent; Connecticut; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BioTalent partners with a growing manufacturer to recruit a Senior Development Engineer who will lead mechanical product development from concept to production. This role is highly visible and requires coordinating with suppliers, cross-functional teams, and senior stakeholders to deliver innovative commercial products.

You will own stage-gate processes, design injection-molded components, create production CAD, review drawings, and ensure performance, quality, and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of product development experience in a structured engineering environment.
• Experience designing production-level injection molded plastic components.
• Experience bringing products from concept through commercial launch.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD and mechanical design fundamentals.
• Experience working with external suppliers or contract manufacturers.
• Strong understanding of design reviews, technical approvals, risk management, and development milestones.
• Ability to influence decisions, challenge assumptions, and drive sound engineering outcomes.
• Proven track record supporting high-volume manufactured products.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development projects through a structured stage-gate development process.
• Design and develop high-volume injection molded plastic components and assemblies.
• Create and review production-ready CAD models, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Partner with external manufacturing suppliers to mature designs and support successful product launches.
• Drive technical reviews, risk assessments, design validation activities, and product release efforts.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, manufacturing, sourcing, and project teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Ensure designs meet performance, quality, reliability, and manufacturability requirements.
• Provide technical leadership within project teams and support the growth of future engineering talent.
• Contribute to the development of engineering best practices, standards, and processes.

Skills

Product development

Injection molded plastics

3D CAD

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Supplier engagement

Design reviews

Project leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

I'm partnering with a growing manufacturer that is seeking a Senior Development Engineer to play a key role in the development and launch of innovative commercial products.

This is a highly visible position focused on leading mechanical product development efforts from concept through production while working closely with suppliers, cross-functional teams, and senior stakeholders.

What You'll Do

• Lead product development projects through a structured stage-gate development process.
• Design and develop high-volume injection molded plastic components and assemblies.
• Create and review production-ready CAD models, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Partner with external manufacturing suppliers to mature designs and support successful product launches.
• Drive technical reviews, risk assessments, design validation activities, and product release efforts.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, manufacturing, sourcing, and project teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Ensure designs meet performance, quality, reliability, and manufacturability requirements.
• Provide technical leadership within project teams and support the growth of future engineering talent.
• Contribute to the development of engineering best practices, standards, and processes.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of product development experience in a structured engineering environment.
• Strong experience designing production-level injection molded plastic components.
• Experience bringing products from concept through commercial launch.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD and mechanical design fundamentals.
• Experience working with external suppliers or contract manufacturers.
• Strong understanding of design reviews, technical approvals, risk management, and development milestones.
• Ability to influence decisions, challenge assumptions, and drive sound engineering outcomes.
• Proven track record supporting high-volume manufactured products.

Preferred Backgrounds

• Medical Device
• Aerospace
• Automotive
• Consumer Products
• Electromechanical Products

Why Consider It?

• Opportunity to serve as a key technical contributor within a growing engineering organization.
• High level of ownership and visibility.
• Long-term opportunity to mentor engineers and help shape future team growth.
• Competitive compensation, bonus, and benefits package.