Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Constellation Search Group; Hamel (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Retirement plan

Job summary

Constellation Search Group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a full-time direct hire in Minnesota. The role leads product and system architecture, performs hands-on machine design, and collaborates with customers to develop innovative motion solutions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on design experience in industrial automation or defense, strong CAD/CAE skills (SolidWorks, ANSYS), and proven leadership and communication abilities. A Bachelor's degree is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of hands-on mechanical design experience.
• Experience in industrial automation or defense products.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAE tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead product and system-level electro‑mechanical design efforts, including requirements definition and architecture.
• Own detailed mechanical layouts, FEA models, and tolerance schemes for performance and manufacturability.
• Engage with product managers and customer engineers to translate needs into robust designs.
• Represent the company in customer design reviews and program meetings.

Skills

CAD design

Mechanical design

Leadership

Customer interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

Constellation Search Group is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a full-time direct hire position. This role involves leading product and system architecture, hands‑on machine design, and collaborating with customers in developing innovative motion solutions. The ideal candidate is skilled at solving complex problems by integrating engineering excellence, business acumen, and customer‑facing credibility, making a significant impact in the industry.

Responsibilities:

• Design advanced electro‑mechanical actuation and power transmission products using computer‑aided engineering and precision machine design skills.
• Lead product and system‑level electro‑mechanical design efforts, including requirements definition, product architecture, and detailed machine‑level physical solutions.
• Own detailed mechanical layouts, FEA models, and tolerance schemes to ensure performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Engage directly with product managers and customer engineers to translate customer needs into robust designs.
• Represent the company in customer design reviews and program meetings, projecting confidence and credibility.
• Provide subsystem proof‑of‑performance and lessons learned for future opportunities.
• Support Product and Program Managers with technical input to development roadmaps, proposals, and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to perform trade‑off studies ensuring designs balance performance, cost, manufacturability, and serviceability.
• Develop efficient modular product architectures in a high‑mix engineering and manufacturing environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of hands‑on mechanical machine design experience within industrial automation or defense products.
• Strong leadership, critical thinking, optimization, and decision‑making skills.
• High mechanical aptitude with experience designing complex machined assemblies and power transmission systems, supported by a solid background in computer‑aided design and analysis (SolidWorks and ANSYS preferred).
• Experience designing precision mechanical systems involving bearings, shafts, gearing, motors, drives, ball/roller screw mechanisms, and machined components.
• Experience leading system‑level architecture design and requirements management.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface confidently with customer technical teams and program leadership.
• Familiarity with regulated or mission‑critical industries preferred (e.g., defense, aerospace, medical, industrial automation).

A comprehensive benefits package is provided including medical, dental and vision coverage along with a retirement savings plan.

Salary Disclaimer:

Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that different backgrounds and life experiences make our team better. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.