Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Pennsylvania Ag Connection; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 84,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

401(k) match

Life and disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Educational assistance

Job summary

The Judge Group seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a growing State College, PA area manufacturer. This hands-on leadership role advances toward department manager in about two years, with compensation up to $140,000 plus bonus.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of electromechanical design experience, strong 3D CAD skills, and proven mentorship capabilities. You will lead design from concept to production, coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, manufacturable products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive mechanical design experience with electromechanical products.
• Strong hands-on design leadership and 3D CAD proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex electromechanical products from requirements to production release.
• Lead electro-mechanical components, assemblies, and integrated systems design.
• Serve as technical owner for mechanical design decisions and meet performance/manufacturing needs.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship through design reviews and cross-functional collaboration.
• Drive project execution, estimation, scheduling, and risk mitigation.
• Utilize DFM/DFM, DFA, DFT, DFR and ensure production readiness.

Skills

3D CAD

Mentoring

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

DFM/DFR

DFT/FEA

Prototyping

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Product lifecycle management systems

Job description

The Judge Group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a growing manufacturer in the State College, Pennsylvania area. This is a hands‑on technical leadership role designed for an experienced engineer who can make an immediate impact and develop into the department manager within approximately two years.

COMPENSATION

Up to $140,000 plus bonus

MUST HAVE

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

MUST HAVE

8+ years of mechanical design experience with complex electromechanical products or equipment

MUST HAVE

Strong hands‑on design leadership, 3D CAD proficiency, and the ability to mentor engineers and progress into department management

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead the design and development of complex electromechanical products from initial requirements through production release. This role combines hands‑on engineering with project‑level technical leadership, including design ownership, cross‑functional coordination, mentoring, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a strong mechanical designer who can deliver reliable, manufacturable products and grow into leadership of the mechanical engineering function within approximately two years.
• Lead the design and development of electro‑mechanical components, assemblies, and integrated systems.
• Serve as the technical owner for mechanical design decisions, ensuring alignment with performance, reliability, and manufacturing requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship through design reviews, day‑to‑day collaboration, and establishing best practices across the team.
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration with electrical, software, manufacturing, product line management, and quality teams to translate requirements into engineering solutions.
• Support and drive project execution, including task estimation, schedule development, and technical risk identification and mitigation.
• Deliver designs from concept through prototype, validation, and production release in alignment with established development and quality processes.
• Drive effective use of structural, thermal, and flow analysis (analytical and FEA) to enable data‑driven design decisions, ensuring appropriate modeling, simulation, and validation methods are consistently applied across projects.
• Define and lead comprehensive verification and validation efforts, including functional, environmental, and performance testing.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventative actions for development, production, and field issues.
• Identify, assess, and drive mitigation of technical risks throughout the product lifecycle.
• Lead and direct prototype builds, including hands‑on development, rapid prototyping, and coordination with internal and external resources. Guide prototype iteration strategy to ensure efficient learning cycles and convergence to production‑ready designs.
• Lead sustaining engineering efforts, including issue resolution, design improvements, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Drive application of DFM, DFA, DFT, and DFR principles, and work closely with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure successful transition from prototype to production.
• Interface with suppliers and external partners to support component selection, fabrication, qualification, and production readiness.
• Author and review engineering drawings, models, specifications, and technical documentation to ensure alignment with internal standards, product requirements, and quality expectations.
• Drive consistency and standardization of engineering practices and outputs.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• 8+ years of progressive mechanical design experience involving complex electromechanical products, components, or equipment.
• Experience designing durable products for demanding operating conditions, including temperature, vibration, moisture, contamination, or other environmental factors.
• Experience working within structured product‑development, documentation, quality, and validation processes is preferred.
• Experience gathering stakeholder requirements and translating them into practical, cost‑effective engineering solutions is preferred.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD and mechanical drafting; experience with product lifecycle management systems is preferred.
• Hands‑on prototyping and test experience, including familiarity with machine shop tools and rapid prototyping methods.
• Background in manufacturing techniques such as CNC machining, sheet metal, injection molding, and/or additive manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of mechanics, materials, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and general engineering principles.
• Experience with design for reliability (DFR), design for manufacturability (DFM), and working knowledge of FEA tools.
• Ability to author clear technical specifications, requirements, and test plans, and to review/approve engineering documentation.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including comfort participating in technical design reviews.

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; 401(k) with company match; life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; and educational assistance.

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