We work alongside the best and brightest to do incredibly cool things you wouldn't believe. At Roush, you're part of building the future. Are you someone that has a passion for providing innovated solutions to complex challenges? Do you want to work someplace where creativity and new ideas are encouraged? If so, then keep reading.
We fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense and theme park industries. With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage.
Roush has an immediate need within our Advanced Engineering department for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team. The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer is a broad role that requires working on a variety of engineering programs. The role works on projects for large and small customers to meet the customers' timelines. The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer works in a team environment to understand each customer’s unique needs and mentors and oversees team member’s technical deliverables to ensure Roush and customer standards are met.
As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will:
- Translate customer needs to design requirements and to feasible design concepts and apply relevant engineering analysis to design components and subsystems
- Design and evolve mechanical systems from concept to prototype level
- Manage CAD resources to develop 3D models and 2D prints
- Conduct hardware development tasks including testing
- Utilize Computer Aided Engineering resources to validate designs analytically
- Document & report status internally and externally to customers
- Provide leadership, guidance, coaching, and technical support to team members
- Work hands-on in a mechanical environment
To be considered for as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Minimum 4 years of experience in automotive, aerospace, or related industry experience
- Advanced knowledge of mechanical systems, specifically modern powertrain operation (both ICE
and EV systems), and a strong interest in all things mechanical - Hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Ability to provide solutions to complex problems outside your comfort zone in a timely and cost-effective manner
- Experienced and skilled in the development, use and maintenance of DFMEAs (Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis), DVP&Rs (Design Verification Plan & Reports/Failure Mode), DFM (Design for Manufacturing), and FEA (Finite Element Analysis)
- Ability to work on multiple programs at once
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
- Superb verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical data to various audiences
- Able to perform effectively in a team environment
A successful Senior Mechanical Design Engineer may also have:
- Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Simulation experience (FEA, physics-based modeling or similar)
- Hands-on ICE, hybrid and/or electric vehicle development experience
Our full-time benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, earned sick time, STD, LTD, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, paid holidays, and more.
If you share our passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges, we want you on our team.
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If you need a reasonable accommodation for our employment application process due to disability, please contact Roush Talent Acquisition at (734) 779-7087.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Minimum 4 years of experience in automotive, aerospace, or a related industry
- Advanced knowledge of mechanical systems, including modern powertrain operation across ICE and EV systems
- Hands-on troubleshooting and complex problem-solving skills
- Experience developing, using, and maintaining DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, DFM, and FEA
- Ability to work on multiple programs simultaneously
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Simulation experience, including FEA or physics-based modeling
- Hands-on ICE, hybrid, or electric vehicle development experience
Roush Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Roush and has not been reviewed or approved by Roush.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as platinum-level and affordable, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, telemedicine, and wellness supports such as EAP, diabetes, and tobacco-cessation programs. Core protections like short- and long-term disability and life/AD&D are highlighted as strengths.
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Retirement Support — An employer-matched 401(k) is emphasized, with plan features such as profit-sharing elements, auto-enrollment, and loan availability that enhance accessibility. The retirement offering is characterized as competitive and a standout within the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, paid holidays, and earned sick time are provided alongside leaves for family/medical needs, pregnancy/adoption, military duty, jury duty, and bereavement. The breadth supports varied time-off needs across different life events.
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