Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer – Scientific Products

Location: Sturbridge, MA 01566

Pay: $95,000 a year (manager may be willing to pay a bit more based on experience)

Job Type: Direct Hire

Position Summar

yWe are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the development of innovative products and systems supporting advanced fiber optic, optical, and scientific applications. This role is responsible for the complete product lifecycle, from concept generation and feasibility studies through detailed design, prototyping, testing, validation, and transition to manufacturing

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Working within a specialized scientific and precision manufacturing environment, the Mechanical Design Engineer will apply strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, materials knowledge, and systems-level thinking to develop reliable, high-performance solutions that meet demanding technical, environmental, and manufacturability requirement

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This position collaborates closely with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production teams to ensure successful product industrialization and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges while balancing innovation, performance, quality, cost, and schedule objectiv

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Key Responsibili

• tiesLead new product development activities from concept through production rele
• ase.Design and develop precision mechanical systems, components, tooling, fixtures, and equipm
• ent.Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, engineering drawings, and product documentat
• ion.Select appropriate materials, components, and manufacturing processes to meet performance and reliability requireme
• nts.Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Reliability (DFR) princip
• les.Conduct engineering analysis, tolerance studies, and risk assessments to support design decisi
• ons.Lead design reviews and verification/validation activities to ensure products meet specifications and customer requireme
• nts.Collaborate with manufacturing teams to support prototype builds, process development, and production launc
• hes.Manage multiple engineering projects, priorities, schedules, and deliverab
• les.Troubleshoot design, manufacturing, and product performance issues using structured root cause analysis meth
• ods.Maintain Bills of Material (BOMs), engineering change documentation, and document control proces
• ses.Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on product performance, quality, reliability, and manufacturing efficie
• ncy.Evaluate and implement innovative technologies and manufacturing methods, including additive manufacturing, where applica

ble.
Required Qualifica

• tionsBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discip
• line.3 – 7 years of mechanical design and product development experi
• ence.Proven experience leading products through the full development lifecycle from concept to produc
• tion.Strong project management and cross-functional leadership sk
• ills.Advanced proficiency with CAD software and solid modeling techni
• ques.Experience with Autodesk Inventor or willingness to complete Autodesk Inventor trai
• ning.Strong understanding of machining, fabrication, assembly, and manufacturing proce
• sses.Deep knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&am
• p;T).Experience creating engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs, and technical documenta
• tion.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting sk

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Preferred Qualific

• ationsExperience in fiber optics, photonics, scientific instrumentation, precision manufacturing, or related high-technology indus
• tries.Experience with additive manufacturing technol
• ogies.Knowledge of materials selection, environmental testing, and reliability engine
• ering.Familiarity with product verification, validation, and qualification te
• sting.Experience supporting products in regulated or highly controlled manufacturing environ

ments.
Success Metrics (First 6–12

• Months)Successfully lead new product development programs from concept through production r
• elease.Deliver designs that meet performance, quality, cost, and manufacturability obje
• ctives.Reduce design iteration cycles through effective upfront engineering, risk mitigation, and validation pl
• anning.Drive strong cross-functional collaboration to support efficient product industriali
• zation.Improve product reliability and performance through design enhancements and continuous improvement e
• fforts.Introduce innovative design approaches, technologies, or manufacturing methods that create measurable business