Senior Mechanical Engineer - Woburn, MA

Michael Page US; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Career development

Job summary

MPI seeks an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer in Massachusetts to lead the mechanical design and development of next-generation detection and source technologies. You will produce 3D CAD models, drawings, and documentation for complex assemblies.

You will apply expertise in materials selection, thermal management, manufacturing processes, and tooling design while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with global teams across engineering, quality, and supply chain.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, or equivalent platforms.
• Expertise in mechanical design, materials selection, structural analysis, thermal management, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience designing production tooling, fixtures, and test systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Hands-on prototyping, laboratory testing, and validation experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated capability to leverage AI-enabled tools responsibly to improve productivity and decision‑making.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and development of next-generation detection and source technologies.
• Create innovative concepts, prototypes, and production-ready solutions for complex mechanical assemblies.
• Produce 3D CAD models, detailed engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, tolerance analyses, and manufacturability evaluations.
• Support product qualification activities including environmental, reliability, vibration, thermal, and lifecycle testing.
• Drive successful transition of products from development into full-scale manufacturing.
• Provide technical ownership of existing products and support ongoing production activities.
• Investigate product, supplier, and manufacturing issues and implement effective corrective actions.
• Manage engineering changes and lead initiatives focused on performance, quality, reliability, and cost improvements.
• Design manufacturing tooling, fixtures, test equipment, and assembly aids that improve efficiency and product quality.
• Partner closely with manufacturing teams to optimize throughput, repeatability, and process capability.
• Develop validation protocols, documentation, and work instructions.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians while providing technical leadership across cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with global engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain functions to support business objectives.

Skills

3D CAD

Mechanical design

Prototyping

Root cause analysis

AI tools

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognized engineering and technology business that develops highly specialized sensing and detection solutions for customers operating in analytical instrumentation, industrial systems, research environments, and advanced technology markets. Their products are utilized in applications ranging from laboratory analysis and industrial quality control to nuclear research and space-based technologies.
The organization has built a strong reputation for technical innovation, engineering excellence, and long-term investment in product development. Employees benefit from exposure to complex engineering challenges, close collaboration with international teams, and the opportunity to contribute to products that support critical scientific and industrial advancements worldwide.
With a culture focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and teamwork, the company offers engineers the chance to work across the entire product lifecycle while helping shape next-generation technologies used by leading OEM customers around the world.

Job Description

• Lead the mechanical design and development of next-generation detection and source technologies.
• Create innovative concepts, prototypes, and production-ready solutions for complex mechanical assemblies.
• Produce 3D CAD models, detailed engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, tolerance analyses, and manufacturability evaluations.
• Support product qualification activities including environmental, reliability, vibration, thermal, and lifecycle testing.
• Drive successful transition of products from development into full-scale manufacturing.
• Provide technical ownership of existing products and support ongoing production activities.
• Investigate product, supplier, and manufacturing issues and implement effective corrective actions.
• Manage engineering changes and lead initiatives focused on performance, quality, reliability, and cost improvements.
• Design manufacturing tooling, fixtures, test equipment, and assembly aids that improve efficiency and product quality.
• Partner closely with manufacturing teams to optimize throughput, repeatability, and process capability.
• Develop validation protocols, documentation, and work instructions.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians while providing technical leadership across cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with global engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain functions to support business objectives.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• At least 8 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, or equivalent platforms.
• Expertise in mechanical design, materials selection, structural analysis, thermal management, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience designing production tooling, fixtures, and test systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Hands-on prototyping, laboratory testing, and validation experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated capability to leverage AI-enabled tools responsibly to improve productivity and decision‑making.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on innovative technologies used across scientific, industrial, research, and aerospace sectors.
• Direct involvement in the entire product lifecycle, from concept development through production launch.
• Diverse and technically challenging projects combining design engineering, manufacturing support, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• A highly collaborative environment with exposure to international engineering teams.
• Opportunities to mentor junior team members and expand technical leadership responsibilities.
• Long-term career development within a globally established technology organization.
• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits offering.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge product development and advanced manufacturing technologies.