Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Overview

In this role you will lead the design and development of advanced mechanical systems for rotating machines, transmissions, and drivetrains, with hands-on prototyping and validation. You’ll drive concepts from initial idea to production, collaborating with manufacturing and test facilities to deliver high-performance solutions. You will apply CAE and 3D/2D CAD to optimize reliability and drive robust product behavior. This position offers meaningful impact in a mission‑driven company shaping energy efficiency across multiple industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead clean-sheet mechanical design for rotating machines, transmissions, and related subsystems
• Own concept development, prototyping, and validation activities
• Perform mechanical analysis and CAE to assess failure modes and material strengths
• Build and test prototype hardware and test rigs as needed
• Support from concept to production for industry-leading products
• Leverage simulation tools to optimize product behavior
• Create 3D CAD models and 2D drawings of components and assemblies
• Collaborate with manufacturing, test, and supply chain; mentor junior engineers
• Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards

Key requirements

• Strong 3D CAD modelling and 2D drawings
• Experience with analytical methods and CAE tools (ANSYS, Matlab)
• Proven DFMEA, PFMEA, DFA/DFM experience
• Experience working with external suppliers
• Degree in mechanical engineering or closely related discipline
• Relevant experience considered

• collaboration
• mentorship of junior engineers
• strong engineering judgment
• 3D CAD modelling
• 2D engineering drawings
• CAE tools (ANYSYS, Matlab)

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