Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer / Engineering Manager

Overview

A growing precision manufacturing organization supporting the defense and aerospace industries is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead engineering initiatives, support production growth, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in expanding production programs supporting critical military and aerospace applications. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, mentor engineering staff, collaborate with operations leadership, and serve as a primary engineering resource for complex machining and manufacturing projects.

Relocation assistance may be available for highly qualified candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and improvement of mechanical components, tooling, and manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, designers, and cross-functional teams.
• Support CNC machining operations through design-for-manufacturing (DFM) principles and process optimization.
• Develop and review engineering drawings, models, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and operations teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Drive root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for production and quality issues.
• Manage engineering projects from concept through production release.
• Support prototype development, testing, validation, and transition into full-scale production.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase manufacturing throughput.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, industry standards, and quality management systems.
• Participate in strategic planning related to production expansion and new program launches.
• Communicate project status, technical findings, and recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 8 years of mechanical engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting CNC machining, precision machining, or metal component manufacturing.
• Strong CAD proficiency with SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD, or similar platforms.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects and cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, manufacturing processes, materials, and mechanical systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Preferred

• Prior management, supervisory, or engineering leadership experience.
• Experience within defense, aerospace, military, ordnance, munitions, or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR, or other aerospace/defense quality systems.
• Experience with build-to-print manufacturing and customer-driven engineering requirements.
• Familiarity with production scaling, process development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

• Significant growth driven by multiple long-term defense manufacturing programs.
• Opportunity to influence engineering strategy and future team growth.
• High-visibility role working directly with operations and executive leadership.
• Combination of hands-on manufacturing support and strategic engineering leadership.
• Potential advancement path into Engineering Management or Director-level leadership.

Target Backgrounds: Defense manufacturing, aerospace manufacturing, CNC machining, precision machining, ordnance, munitions, military systems, industrial equipment, or complex metal manufacturing environments.