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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Cindavi
Naperville, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/8/2025 CLOSED ON 12/29/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mechanical Engineer position at Cindavi?

If you want hands-on prototyping, accelerated timelines, and full lifecycle ownership, this role is for you.


About the Position:

Join a team where innovation is the expectation and engineering drives the future of transportation technology. This organization creates industry-leading diagnostic and service solutions for the evolving automotive and electric vehicle ecosystem. You will collaborate with passionate experts, solve real-world problems, and contribute to products that shape the next generation of mobility.


We are hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, development, and production release of new products and custom solutions. This is a high-impact role with significant new-platform work and extensive ownership across the full product lifecycle.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead full product cycles from concept development through tooling release.
  • Design sheet metal and injection-molded plastic components.
  • Develop mechanical solutions that integrate tightly with electronic assemblies.
  • Drive accelerated project timelines and take full ownership of mechanical deliverables.
  • Generate new 3D models and execute DFM, while also modifying and improving existing models.
  • Create mechanical engineering specifications and develop multiple design concepts across the product line.
  • Own both new product development and ongoing product maintenance activities.
  • Produce and release 2D drawings; validate samples and finished products.
  • Work hands-on with the design team to build, refine, and validate prototypes.
  • Ensure all engineering work aligns with internal procedures, standards, and schedules.
  • Create and maintain component documentation, validation reports, and Product Change Notifications.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders to deliver exceptional product outcomes.


Qualifications:

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
  • 7 years of experience designing injection-molded, sheet metal, and machined parts.
  • 7 years of mechanical design experience (ideally within SolidWorks).
  • Strong knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, mold design, tooling, and production processes.
  • Skilled at integrating electronic components into mechanical systems.


What We Offer

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
  • 401K plan with company match.
  • Annual bonus and profit sharing opportunities.
  • 12 vacation days per year (prorated based on start date), 5 emergency PTO days, and 10 paid holidays.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
  • Onsite wellness screenings, flu shots, and subsidized health club memberships.
  • Free charging stations for hybrid and electric vehicles.
  • Discounts with automotive suppliers.
  • Weekly breakfast or lunch provided as an appreciation perk.

Salary : $100,000 - $130,000

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