Senior Mechanical Engineer: Lead Architecture & Production

Glassboard; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Professional growth opportunities

Makerspace lab access

Company outings

Job summary

Glassboard in Indianapolis is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design on complex programs across consumer, medical, mobility, and industrial sectors, turning design intent into robust, manufacturable hardware and collaborating with cross-functional teams from concept to production transfer.

You may serve as project manager, owning scope, schedule, budget, and client communications, while mentoring engineers and helping set engineering standards for the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional mechanical design experience.
• Experience leading programs, including scope, schedule, and client contact.
• Proficiency in Onshape, SolidWorks, or similar 3D CAD software.
• Strong command of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and 2D drawings.
• Deep knowledge of molding, sheet metal, machining, and DFM/DFA.
• Experience with FEA, thermal, or fluid simulation tools.
• Hands-on experience executing V&V test plans and reports.
• Experience supporting manufacturing ramp-up and debugging.
• Clear communicator with engineers and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and able to iterate quickly.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical architecture from concept through production.
• Serve as project manager where needed, owning scope, budget, and schedule.
• Translate user needs and design intent into product requirements.
• Develop production-intent CAD across many manufacturing methods.
• Apply first principles thinking to solve novel technical problems.
• Apply DFM/DFA, partnering with suppliers on tooling and process.
• Perform tolerance stack-ups, GD&T, and engineering analysis.
• Build prototypes and test fixtures to validate concepts early.
• Plan and execute verification and validation (V&V) testing.
• Support pilot builds, manufacturing ramp-up, and line debugging.
• Resolve integration challenges with ID, electrical, and embedded software.
• Lead technical client communications and design reviews.
• Manage engineering tasks across concurrent programs.
• Mentor engineers on design, analysis, and documentation day to day.

Skills

Mechanical design

Program leadership

GD&T

Prototyping

V&V testing

3D CAD

Manufacturing ramp-up

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Onshape

SolidWorks

Job description

Glassboard in Indianapolis is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design on complex programs across consumer, medical, mobility, and industrial sectors, turning design intent into robust, manufacturable hardware and collaborating with cross-functional teams from concept to production transfer.

You may serve as project manager, owning scope, schedule, budget, and client communications, while mentoring engineers and helping set engineering standards for the team.