Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Real; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Real in Boston, MA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design and integration of next-generation electromechanical products from concept through production, with emphasis on reliability and regulatory considerations.

You will own architectures, oversee prototyping, testing, and manufacturing transfer, apply DFM/DFA/GDT, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely launches and sustained quality.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering completed.
• 7+ years designing complex electromechanical products.
• Experience taking products from concept through production.
• Strong SolidWorks expertise with assemblies and drawings.
• Advanced GD&T and tolerance analysis knowledge.
• Experience with prototyping, testing and manufacturing transfer.
• Familiarity with DFM and DFA practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and development of complex electromechanical products from concept to production.
• Develop product architectures including mechanisms, materials, thermal management, and system integration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams during requirements, design reviews, testing, and commercialization.
• Perform GD&T, tolerance analysis, and mechanical verification activities.
• Build and test prototypes to validate functionality, reliability, and performance.
• Apply DFM, DFA, and Design for Reliability principles.
• Support root-cause investigations, failure analysis, and product improvements.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing teams for successful production launches.

Skills

Mechanical design

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Prototype testing

Manufacturing transfer

DFM/ DFA

Cross-functional collaboration

System integration

Design for reliability

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Boston, MA, United States)

About the Opportunity

Join an innovative engineering team developing next-generation electromechanical systems used in highly regulated, high-reliability industries. We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to drive product architecture, design, integration, testing, and commercialization of complex products from concept through production.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and development of complex electromechanical products from concept, prototyping, verification, and manufacturing release.
• Develop product architectures including mechanisms, materials selection, thermal management, and system integration.
• Partner with cross-functional teams throughout the product development lifecycle, including requirements definition, design reviews, testing, and commercialization.
• Perform GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and mechanical verification activities.
• Build and test prototypes to validate functionality, reliability, and performance.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Reliability principles.
• Support root-cause investigations, failure analysis, and continuous product improvements.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure efficient product launches and ongoing production success.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience designing complex electromechanical products.
• Proven experience taking products from concept through production.
• Strong SolidWorks expertise, including complex assemblies and detailed drawings.
• Advanced knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and mechanical design best practices.
• Experience with prototyping, product testing, and manufacturing transfer.
• Strong understanding of DFM/DFA methodologies.
• Background in medical devices, aerospace, automotive, industrial automation, robotics, or other high-reliability industries preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Motion control systems, motors, pneumatics, fluid handling, or automated equipment.
• Reliability engineering and system-level electromechanical integration.
• Regulatory or compliance-driven product development environments.

EOE Statement

Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to base pay, direct-hire employees may be eligible for client offered benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.