Senior Mechanical Engineer: Lead Design, V&V & Production

Glassboard; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Educational opportunities and growth

Job summary

Glassboard is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design across consumer, medical, mobility, and industrial programs. You will own architecture from concept to production and mentor teammates while collaborating with engineers and clients.

You will manage scope, schedule, and budget as needed and drive V&V testing, design reviews, and cross-functional problem solving to deliver robust hardware.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional mechanical design experience.
• Proven record supporting products from concept through launch.
• 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.
• Champion first principles thinking.
• Hold design reviews for your programs and join them for others'.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Eng.

5+ years experience

Program leadership

3D CAD (Onshape/SolidWorks)

GD&T & tolerance analysis

DFM/DF A & molding knowledge

FEA/thermal/fluid simulation

V&V test plans

Manufacturing ramp-up support

Clear communicatio n with stakeholders

Mentorship & leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

Tools

Onshape

SolidWorks

Job description

Glassboard is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design across consumer, medical, mobility, and industrial programs. You will own architecture from concept to production and mentor teammates while collaborating with engineers and clients.

You will manage scope, schedule, and budget as needed and drive V&V testing, design reviews, and cross-functional problem solving to deliver robust hardware.