Senior Mechanical Engineer — Product Lifecycle & Analysis

Design Hire LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Hire is seeking an experienced senior mechanical engineer to guide the development of reliable and cost-effective mechanical solutions from concept through production and field implementation. Denver-based role demanding leadership across design, analysis, and testing disciplines.

You will oversee 3D modeling, BOM creation, design reviews, and coordination with fabrication and manufacturing teams to ensure robust designs and scalable production.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in mechanical product development or related manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Creo, AutoCAD or comparable CAD platforms.

Responsibilities

• Direct Product Development, Product Design, and Design Engineering activities including 3D Modeling, drawings, BOMs, design reviews, drawing checks, and model checks.
• Perform advanced Engineering Analysis including GD&T, FEA, structural analysis, power and torque calculations, gearing analysis, mechanism/dynamics analysis, fatigue/life calculations, and DOE.
• Develop and oversee Test Plan Development, acceptance criteria, test rig and fixture design, functional and longevity testing, test execution, and results analysis.
• Support mechanical manufacturing solutions involving Sheet Metal Design, Mill/Lathe Parts, Weldments, Cast Parts, Assemblies, Mechanisms, Tooling, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
• Provide technical leadership for engineering projects involving Configuration Control, Engineering Change Requests, cost analysis, resource planning, vendor coordination, and procurement support.

Skills

Technical leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Solid Edge

Creo

AutoCAD

Job description

Design Hire is seeking an experienced senior mechanical engineer to guide the development of reliable and cost-effective mechanical solutions from concept through production and field implementation. Denver-based role demanding leadership across design, analysis, and testing disciplines.

You will oversee 3D modeling, BOM creation, design reviews, and coordination with fabrication and manufacturing teams to ensure robust designs and scalable production.