Top Mechanical Engineering Jobs

Designs mechanical and structural components for an SMR-160 nuclear power plant. Responsibilities include CAD, conceptual and detailed design, requirements development, engineering analysis, design-for-manufacturability, technical documentation, vendor coordination, verification, and support for nuclear licensing requirements. The role collaborates with multidisciplinary engineering teams and supports project deliverables, stakeholder presentations, and U.S. Government cost-shared development activities.

Leads mechanical design and development for power conversion equipment, including CAD modeling, drawings, thermal and structural analysis, prototyping, validation, and fixture design. Coordinates design reviews, manages BOMs and engineering documentation, supports manufacturing and production launches, addresses vendor inquiries, and standardizes practices across sites. Provides technical mentorship and collaborates with electrical, quality, manufacturing, assembly, and external teams. The role is onsite in Merrimack, NH, or Waukesha, WI, with up to 20% travel.

Designs, develops, tests, and supports mechanical products, equipment, systems, and manufacturing processes. Responsibilities span concept development, engineering drawings, fabrication, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, validation, and continuous improvement. Collaborates with manufacturing, operations, maintenance, vendors, and engineering teams to resolve technical issues and improve safety, reliability, quality, efficiency, and cost effectiveness. The role is in-person in Vienna, Ohio, with possible travel to other facilities.

Designs mechanical components and systems for switchboards and switchgear used in low-voltage power distribution. Leads concept and detailed design, creates 2D drawings, model-based designs, bills of material, and customer submittals, and manages product changes through PLM. Collaborates with manufacturing, supply chain, simulation, and production teams; supports prototypes, testing, troubleshooting, and process improvements. Applies UL, NEC, and IEC standards and provides technical guidance across functions.

Designs mechanical components and systems for switchboard and switchgear products, including sheet metal, busbars, cables, wire harnesses, drawings, bills of material, and customer submittals. Supports new product development, sustaining engineering, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, supplier coordination, change control, and simulation reviews. Interprets industry standards and electrical schematics while providing cross-functional technical guidance. The onsite role requires occasional power-lab work, lifting up to 25 pounds, and less than 10% domestic and international travel.

Design and analyze complex mechanical systems from concept through production, overseeing fabrication, assembly, validation testing, failure analysis, and documentation. The engineer will use CAD and analysis tools, supervise vendors, support qualification testing, improve engineering processes, and guide less-experienced engineers. The role requires hands-on prototyping, fabrication equipment use, outdoor testing, and occasional travel.

Performs mechanical integration and testing activities for spacecraft systems and supporting hardware. Coordinates mechanical build and production operations, develops test procedures and processes, supports hardware design, analyzes test results, and verifies spacecraft health and performance. The role requires aerospace or spacecraft systems knowledge, teamwork across integration and test activities, and experience in mechanical operations, manufacturing, or testing.

Lead mechanical design for complex building projects including HVAC, ventilation, heat rejection, and building controls. Produce schematic through construction documents, coordinate with disciplines, perform site surveys, QA/QC, mentor junior staff, support business development, and manage multidisciplinary teams across delivery models while incorporating sustainable design and green-rating documentation.

Design, analyze, qualify, and deploy heat exchanger systems and associated piping for advanced energy applications. Responsibilities include thermal and structural analysis, piping flexibility, pressure and thermal-load evaluation, material and fabrication development, test article and validation testing, hardware integration, failure investigation, and design improvement. The role requires collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, materials, quality, and testing teams to deliver reliable, manufacturable high-temperature hardware.

Own mechanical engineering scope for Starbase power generation and supercompute infrastructure from concept through commissioning. Develop concepts, CAD designs, analysis models, and structural assessments; validate designs through hardware, mockups, and testing; and support installation, testing, and commissioning in the field. Collaborate with engineering, construction, operations, and technicians to deliver reliable mechanical systems, fluid and cooling systems, structures, and production equipment.

Designs and develops gas turbine auxiliary components, piping, manifolds, fuel control skids, combustion parts, and cooling systems. Performs stress and life analyses, selects materials and coatings, supports configuration management, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, manufacturing, procurement, and customer solutions. Leads commercial conversion projects, collaborates across engineering and supply chain teams, supports field installations and outages, mentors junior staff, and travels up to 15%.

Designs and analyzes industrial gas turbine engine components and large rotating parts. Responsibilities include ensuring fit, form, function, stress, and life requirements; maintaining engineering documentation; supporting manufacturing, procurement, supplier evaluation, scheduling, field installation, verification, and engineering changes. The role uses CAD, FEA, and spreadsheet tools, provides hands-on field support, leads technical presentations, and requires occasional travel.

Provides onsite and remote engineering support for industrial gas turbine hardware acceptance, evaluation, reconditioning, repair, and lifecycle decisions. Investigates field issues, coordinates corrective actions, supports root cause and 8D analyses, performs borescope inspections, contributes to outage and installation planning, and prepares technical reports and recommendations. Collaborates with field service, project management, reconditioning, R&D, manufacturing, and customers while promoting EHS compliance. Requires domestic and international field travel of 10% to 50%.

Designs and drafts HVAC systems for federal and commercial building projects, including engineering calculations, drawings, system narratives, specifications, and energy modeling. Performs mechanical design QA/QC, manages teams and projects, supports proposal development, and coordinates with multidisciplinary project teams. The role requires expertise in commercial HVAC systems, AutoCAD, Revit, and energy-modeling software, with potential federal project involvement.

Lead composite structures and thermal protection system engineering for reusable reentry vehicles. Responsibilities include design, analysis, fabrication drawings, process specifications, vendor management, material qualification, testing, hands-on hardware build support, nonconformance investigations, and refurbishment planning. The role covers composite laminates, sandwich structures, bonded joints, TPS installation, inspection, repair, and flight hardware production.

Leads the design review, deployment, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and optimization of critical mechanical infrastructure supporting high-density compute environments. Oversees chillers, cooling towers, pumps, piping, heat exchangers, rotating equipment, liquid cooling, controls, alarms, commissioning, root-cause analysis, preventive maintenance, safety procedures, and technician training. This onsite role also provides project support, reliability strategy, and technical leadership across engineering, construction, operations, and vendors.

Design and own high-temperature mechanical systems for thermal energy storage plants, including pressure vessels, piping, heat exchangers, steam equipment, valves, and process components. Perform thermal-mechanical analysis, materials selection, high-temperature sealing evaluation, vendor coordination, code compliance, and lifecycle testing for first-of-a-kind equipment deployed at test and commercial sites.

Develops and sustains mobile light towers and indirect-fired heater products. Responsibilities include creating 3D models and drawings, leading designs from concept through release, managing engineering projects, implementing Engineering Change Orders, resolving product issues, reducing costs, and improving manufacturability. The role collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, materials, production, and warehouse teams, while providing mentorship to junior staff.

Leads mechanical engineering for mobile light towers and indirect-fired heaters, covering new product development, redesigns, sustaining engineering, engineering changes, cost reduction, and product improvements. Creates and releases 3D models, assemblies, drawings, and documentation from concept through production. Coordinates with manufacturing, operations, purchasing, materials, and warehouse teams to ensure manufacturability, quality, cost, and schedule. Provides technical guidance and mentorship while managing complex engineering projects.

Leads the design, integration, analysis, qualification, and production transition of modular aircraft mechanical systems, including landing gear, brakes, doors, hatches, access panels, and actuation mechanisms. Owns trade studies, DFM/DFA, systems testing, reliability, risk management, sourcing support, and technical representation through design reviews. Partners across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and program management to deliver producible, reliable, cost-effective aircraft systems at scale.

Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for complex mechanical and electromechanical products. Provide production-floor engineering support, improve tooling and documentation, lead root-cause investigations, support new product introductions, validate processes, and drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives. Analyze production data, develop automation and analysis tools, and collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and Design Engineering to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Designs and develops precision opto-mechanical systems for X-ray optics, including mounts, stages, vacuum-compatible structures, housings, and alignment mechanisms. Performs tolerance, thermal, and structural analyses; creates CAD models and drawings; supports assembly, alignment, testing, and system characterization. Troubleshoots mechanical issues, collaborates with scientists and manufacturing partners, supports prototype development, and documents designs and test results.

Designs and reviews 3D CAD models, mechanical components, aircraft installations, and detailed engineering drawings. Ensures designs meet strength, manufacturability, FAA, and certification requirements for STC and PMA applications. Supports testing, equipment integration, aircraft and customer site surveys, troubleshooting, and certified documentation. Collaborates with manufacturing, certification, and quality teams to develop compliant engineering solutions.

Designs HVAC and mechanical systems for new construction, renovations, and existing facilities. Responsibilities include load and energy calculations, equipment selection, system surveys, construction drawings, specifications, reports, code research, multidisciplinary coordination, and construction administration. The role also involves client and contractor communication, site visits, submittal reviews, RFI responses, and guidance of junior engineers.

Leads mechanical engineering initiatives for high-speed consumer product manufacturing assets. Responsibilities include equipment and process design, installation, commissioning, reliability improvement, root-cause problem solving, maintenance support, safety leadership, obsolescence planning, training development, trial preparation, and capital planning. The role manages medium-to-large improvement projects and supports plant operations, including on-call and potential shift coverage.