Senior Mechanical Engineer - Automation Systems Lead

Ranger Aerospace Automation; Wade Hampton (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ranger Aerospace Automation is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of advanced automation systems across aerospace, industrial, and energy landscapes. You will drive mechanical concepts, validate designs, and ensure scalable engineering standards are applied from concept through production.

Collaborate with engineering, controls, robotics, and customer teams to deliver right-sized, robust solutions while maintaining aggressive schedules and quality targets.

Qualifications

• Extensive mechanical engineering experience designing and deploying custom automation systems.
• Proven ability to own technical reviews and lead external design teams.
• Strong CAD skills with emphasis on SolidWorks and tolerance analysis.
• Experience in aerospace, industrial, or high-reliability manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design authority for automation systems from concept to production.
• Coordinate interfaces with controls, robotics, vision, and electrical teams.
• Support customer opportunities with technical scope, estimates, and proposals.
• Oversee subcontracted design resources and ensure design quality.

Skills

Project management

Technical leadership

Customer-facing communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP software

CAD software

Job description

Ranger Aerospace Automation is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of advanced automation systems across aerospace, industrial, and energy landscapes. You will drive mechanical concepts, validate designs, and ensure scalable engineering standards are applied from concept through production.

Collaborate with engineering, controls, robotics, and customer teams to deliver right-sized, robust solutions while maintaining aggressive schedules and quality targets.