Senior Mechanical Engineer: Product Development & Analysis

Design Hire; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Hire is seeking a senior Mechanical Engineer to join a technically advanced team responsible for concept through production and field implementation. You will guide development, analysis, testing, and manufacturing across complex mechanical products and systems.

Requirements include 8–12 years in mechanical product development, a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and strong CAD/engineering-analysis skills (DFMEA, Six Sigma, Root Cause).

Qualifications

• 8-12 years in mechanical product development or related manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proficient with major CAD platforms (SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Creo, AutoCAD).
• Experience with PDM, CAD/ERP, Product Structure Management and engineering configuration systems.
• Strong background in DFMEA, Hazard & Risk Assessment, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, and design validation.
• Knowledge of Pneumatic, Vacuum, Lubrication systems, materials, coatings and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with ERP systems, BOM creation/release, ECOs, sourcing, purchasing and vendor evaluation.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Office Suite, Minitab; budgeting and Design-to-Cost preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct Product Development, Product Design, and Design Engineering activities, including 3D Modeling, drawings, BOMs, design reviews, checks.
• Perform advanced Engineering Analysis including GD&T, FEA, structural analysis, power/torque calculations, gearing, dynamics, fatigue.
• Develop and oversee Test Plan Development, acceptance criteria, test rigs, functional and longevity testing, results analysis.
• Support mechanical manufacturing solutions involving Sheet Metal, Weldments, Cast Parts, Assemblies, Tooling, and DFM.
• Provide technical leadership for projects involving Configuration Control, ECOs, cost analysis, resource planning, vendor coordination.

Skills

CAD software

DFMEA

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

DOE

Pneumatic Systems

ERP systems

MS Excel / Minitab

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Solid Edge

Creo

AutoCAD

Job description

Design Hire is seeking a senior Mechanical Engineer to join a technically advanced team responsible for concept through production and field implementation. You will guide development, analysis, testing, and manufacturing across complex mechanical products and systems.

Requirements include 8–12 years in mechanical product development, a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and strong CAD/engineering-analysis skills (DFMEA, Six Sigma, Root Cause).