Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Overview

The Senior Mechanical Engineer leads mechanical design on complex programs for our clients across consumer, medical, mobility, and industrial categories, turning design intent into robust, manufacturable hardware that meets product requirements. The role works closely with industrial designers, electrical and embedded software engineers, project managers, and clients from early architecture through production transfer. 

Where needed, the Senior Mechanical Engineer serves as project manager, owning scope, schedule, budget, and client communication. The role also helps set the engineering standard for the team by mentoring other engineers.

This role reports to the Lead Mechanical Engineer and suits an experienced mechanical engineer from a product development environment who enjoys both solving complex technical problems and raising the standard of rigor for the team.

Engineering and Program Leadership

• Develop mechanical architecture from concept through production
• Serve as project manager where needed, owning scope, budget, and schedule
• Translate user needs and design intent into product requirements
• Develop production-intent CAD across many manufacturing methods
• Apply first principles thinking to solve novel technical problems
• Apply DFM/DFA, partnering with suppliers on tooling and process
• Perform tolerance stack-ups, GD&T, and engineering analysis
• Build prototypes and test fixtures to validate concepts early
• Plan and execute verification and validation (V&V) testing
• Support pilot builds, manufacturing ramp-up, and line debugging
• Resolve integration challenges with ID, electrical, and embedded software
• Lead technical client communications and design reviews
• Support design controls on regulated programs
• Manage engineering tasks across concurrent programs

Technical Excellence & Mentorship

• Mentor engineers on design, analysis, and documentation day to day
• Champion first principles thinking
• Hold design reviews for your programs and join them for others'
• Share new materials, processes, and test methods with the team
• Inform the Lead Mechanical Engineer on team growth and performance

What Success Looks Like

• Architectures are sound, well reasoned, and clear to the team
• Decisions rest on first principles math and physics, not assumptions
• Designs meet requirements while preserving design intent
• Risks are addressed early through analysis and testing
• V&V testing confirms requirements and user needs are met
• Production ramps smoothly, with issues debugged quickly
• Programs you manage are delivered on scope, schedule, and budget
• Clients feel informed and confident in the technical direction
• Cost, timeline, and features are weighed to propose the best path forward
• Other engineers grow through consistent feedback and mentorship

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of professional mechanical design experience
• Proven record supporting products from concept through launch
• Experience leading programs, including scope, schedule, and client contact
• Proficiency in Onshape, SolidWorks, or similar 3D CAD software
• Strong command of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and 2D drawings
• Deep knowledge of molding, sheet metal, machining, and DFM/DFA
• Experience with FEA, thermal, or fluid simulation tools
• Hands-on experience executing V&V test plans and reports
• Experience supporting manufacturing ramp-up and debugging
• Clear communicator with engineers and non-technical stakeholders
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and able to iterate quickly

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience at a consulting or product development firm
• Experience designing complex electromechanical products
• Medical device experience under FDA 21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485
• Experience working with overseas contract manufacturers
• Experience mentoring other engineers

Employment Details

• Full-time, exempt position
• Reports to the Lead Mechanical Engineer
• Comprehensive healthcare, 401(k) match, and paid parental leave
• Educational opportunities and support for professional growth
• Makerspace lab access for personal projects, plus company outings
• Must be authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship

About Glassboard

Glassboard is a product development company that exists to improve the world around us. We work with companies and brands, from early-stage startups to global enterprises, to design products, services, and processes. Our teams span industrial design, electrical engineering, embedded software, and mechanical engineering. We are headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Glassboard is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need accommodation during the application process, please let us know.