An established technology manufacturer is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, development, and launch of advanced detection products used in demanding scientific and industrial applications. This position offers a blend of new product development, sustaining engineering, and manufacturing tooling design, providing significant influence over product performance, reliability, and production efficiency.
Client Details
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.
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.
Profile
- 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.
Job 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.
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