Senior Mechanical Engineer - Lead Product Development

Kinetic Vision; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic Vision in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and development of innovative products across diverse industries, guiding projects from concept through production in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. You will work with manufacturing teams, perform analyses, and oversee prototypes to ensure top quality and on-time delivery.

The role requires extensive CAD experience, DFm/DFA and GD&T skills, and a proven track record of delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 8+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.
• Strong CAD proficiency across multiple platforms and design for manufacturability.
• Experience leading mechanical design from concept through production and prototyping.
• Proficiency in prototypes, testing/validation, and engineering calculations.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills for multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex mechanical systems, ensuring functionality, reliability, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Serve as the Mechanical Engineering technical lead on projects from concept through production, providing strategic direction and technical oversight.
• Conduct engineering analysis, design reviews, risk assessments, and feasibility studies to optimize product performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical components into complete product designs.
• Develop detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, engineering drawings, and documentation using industry-standard CAD software.
• Guide prototype development, testing, validation, and design iteration to ensure products meet performance and quality objectives.
• Select appropriate materials, manufacturing processes, and components while balancing technical requirements, quality, cost, and schedule.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and coaching to junior engineers through design reviews, project guidance, and professional development.
• Drive project execution by developing technical approaches, providing accurate work estimates, identifying risks, and communicating project status to internal teams and clients.
• Participate in client meetings, presenting technical solutions and building strong, long-term customer relationships.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables to ensure compliance with company standards and client requirements.
• Support business development efforts by contributing technical expertise during proposal development, project scoping, and client discussions.
• Continuously improve engineering processes, design methodologies, and best practices within the mechanical engineering team.

Skills

CAD Software

DFM/DFA

GD&T

Mechanical design

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

NX

Creo/ProENGINEER

Solid Edge

Job description

Kinetic Vision in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and development of innovative products across diverse industries, guiding projects from concept through production in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. You will work with manufacturing teams, perform analyses, and oversee prototypes to ensure top quality and on-time delivery.

The role requires extensive CAD experience, DFm/DFA and GD&T skills, and a proven track record of delivering