Top Mechanical Engineering Jobs

Supports the design, specification, procurement, and execution of static equipment, rotating equipment, and package units for chemical and industrial process plants. Responsibilities include preparing technical specifications and data sheets, evaluating vendor proposals, reviewing documentation, performing equipment calculations, coordinating multidisciplinary design activities, troubleshooting equipment, supporting field work, and participating in HAZOP and design reviews. The role requires travel of up to 20% for project support, inspections, and site visits.

Plans and coordinates mechanical integration and testing of space flight hardware from subassemblies through complete systems. Designs verification tests, develops test procedures, oversees floor operations, resolves anomalies and nonconformances, coordinates multidisciplinary teams, supports flight hardware and equipment design, estimates task durations, and executes work to schedule. The role requires strong technical, organizational, leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills in an in-person aerospace environment.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer supports centrifuge program activities involving mechanical components, assemblies, machines, plant expansion, thermal systems, vacuum systems, composite and machined parts. Responsibilities include design, structural and dynamic analysis, manufacturing equipment design, fabrication specifications, engineering packages, assembly procedures, process improvement, and cross-functional coordination. The role requires managing schedules and budgets while supporting engineering, manufacturing, testing, quality, and purchasing teams.

Design and develop mechanical process systems for research and test facilities, including piping, ducting, cryogenic, pneumatic, steam, refrigeration, vacuum, fuel, and specialty HVAC systems. Perform engineering calculations, prepare specifications and technical reports, support drawings, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and assist with project schedules, budgets, design reviews, construction, testing, and commissioning.

Leads complex HVAC and mechanical utility design for building and life sciences projects. Oversees mechanical scope, budgets, system design, calculations, specifications, code compliance, field surveys, construction administration, commissioning, and quality control. Coordinates with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and manufacturers while mentoring junior staff and directing mechanical design teams across all project phases.

Build, assemble, and prototype smart glasses and mechanical components. Integrate electronics into wearable hardware, use CAD and 3D printing, select materials, troubleshoot thermal challenges, and support testing and refinement of electromechanical designs.

Design and sustain mechanical components for medical devices within Stryker’s Acute Care product line. Responsibilities include production support, quality improvements, root cause analysis, solution evaluation, design documentation, design controls, risk management, prototyping, and bench testing. The engineer collaborates with manufacturing, quality, regulatory, clinical, marketing, and operations teams while applying mechanical engineering, CAD, CAE, materials, and manufacturing principles.

Leads the design, development, analysis, testing, and integration of advanced mechanical systems for aerospace and defense applications. Reviews engineering documentation, drawings, and test plans; collaborates with multidisciplinary teams; supports proposals; and mentors junior engineers. The role requires CAD and computer-aided engineering expertise, mechanical design knowledge, occasional travel, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. security clearance.

Lead mechanical design and production for unmanned surface vessels: create and review CAD models, design fixtures and assemblies, manage BOMs and suppliers, mentor junior engineers, test and validate components, and improve manufacturing processes for maritime systems.

Design and develop mechanical components for medical devices, supporting production, quality improvements, line extensions, root cause analysis, prototyping, bench testing, and design verification. Create and refine engineering documentation, including Design History Files and Device Master Records, while following design controls, risk management, and quality procedures. Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, regulatory, clinical, marketing, and operations teams.

Design and develop rack- and tray-level mechanical enclosures and chassis for high-performance power electronics. Own products from concept through volume production and sustaining, including component selection, tolerance analysis, DFM, documentation, prototyping, testing, qualification, and troubleshooting. Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, manufacturing, compliance, and customer-support teams while addressing thermal, power delivery, regulatory, and production challenges.

Designs, develops, prototypes, tests, and monitors mechanical equipment and machinery. Creates CAD drawings, selects materials and components, develops control systems, analyzes test data, and collaborates with design teams to produce and improve mechanical products.

Leads complex mechanical engineering design and analysis for naval vessels and shipboard systems. Develops calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, and trade studies; reviews designs for accuracy and contract compliance; troubleshoots complex technical issues; coordinates with engineering, production, suppliers, customers, and regulators; and mentors and directs junior engineers, designers, and draftspeople.

Design and develop turbocharger components and mechanical systems for large-engine applications. Support new product introduction, product improvements, cost reduction, validation, testing, prototype builds, and manufacturing issues. Create 3D CAD models, drawings, and documentation; participate in design reviews and DFMEA activities; collaborate with suppliers through APQP; analyze failures and validation results; and manage multiple engineering projects.

Leads mechanical architecture and technical direction for major jet engine subsystems from prototype through flight qualification. Responsibilities include trade studies, design standards, reviews, mentoring, CAD and analysis, prototype and flight testing, root-cause investigations, risk reduction, and cross-functional collaboration across propulsion, aircraft, manufacturing, and test teams.

Provides mechanical engineering leadership for utility and balance-of-plant systems at an advanced aluminum manufacturing facility. Supports commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, reliability improvement, maintenance strategies, capital projects, vendor coordination, technical specifications, and equipment modifications. The role covers compressed air, cooling water, wastewater, HVAC, pumps, piping, valves, heat exchangers, and rotating equipment while ensuring safety, environmental, regulatory, maintainability, and lifecycle-cost requirements.

Provides mechanical engineering application support for mechanical seals and rotating equipment. Reviews applications, prepares drawing requests, creates CAD proposal drawings, performs engineering calculations, and develops specifications for standard and custom products. Supports Sales, Service, commissioning, troubleshooting, fabricated-part approvals, and engineering change requests while managing workload, quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Lead the mechanical architecture, design, analysis, prototyping, verification, and release of advanced scientific instrumentation. Apply expertise in precision mechanisms, vacuum-compatible assemblies, thermal management, materials, tolerance analysis, manufacturing, reliability, and serviceability. Collaborate across scientific, engineering, manufacturing, quality, procurement, supplier, and service teams. Lead technical reviews, resolve complex integration issues, mentor engineers and technicians, and establish reusable design practices.

Mechanical Engineer responsible for preparing manufacturing documentation, updating designs and drawings, conducting DFM/DFA reviews, managing CAD and PLM data, maintaining BOMs and procedures, and coordinating with suppliers and contract manufacturers. The role supports new product introductions for mechanical, electromechanical, and optomechanical systems, troubleshoots production issues, and designs modules as needed.

Leads the full lifecycle development of complex mechanical systems and components for railway electronics and transportation applications. Responsibilities include mechanical design, 3D modeling, simulation, prototyping, validation, thermal management, electronics packaging, cost estimation, supplier collaboration, quality resolution, and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. The role collaborates with electrical, software, systems, test, and manufacturing teams while providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Maintain and repair mechanical plant and equipment in a feed mill, diagnose faults, perform planned maintenance, and support efficiency and safety improvement projects. The role requires working safely in a dusty, noisy manufacturing environment, interpreting site drawings, servicing conveying and pneumatic systems, collaborating with colleagues, and promoting regulatory compliance and reliable feed production.

Designs, analyzes, develops, and integrates heavy-duty vehicle components for new and existing vehicles. Responsibilities include engineering calculations, CAD layouts and drawings, material and component selection, performance and reliability evaluation, production support, issue resolution, technical documentation, supplier communication, and project coordination. Provides guidance to junior engineers and technicians while ensuring compliance with engineering standards and safety requirements.

Designs and supports rigging systems and structural supports for performing arts venues. Responsibilities include engineering calculations, component selection, CAD drawings, testing, documentation, site surveys, manufacturing support, and product improvements. The role works under senior engineer supervision and may involve coordination with vendors, subcontractors, and customers. Some travel and work at heights are required.

Lead and manage mechanical engineering for nuclear projects across the full lifecycle—design, procurement, installation, commissioning. Provide technical leadership, client engagement, business development, peer review, and ensure compliance with applicable standards while growing and directing a multidisciplinary team.

Designs specialty gas and chemical distribution systems for advanced manufacturing facilities, including semiconductor, battery, pharmaceutical, energy, nuclear fuel, and defense projects. Leads hazardous production material and ultra-high-purity system design, code and life-safety strategy, P&ID development, calculations, construction support, commissioning, and client workshops. Serves as a technical authority, coordinates with HVAC, controls, fire protection, EHS, and facility teams, and mentors engineers.