Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer
Engineering · 180engineering.com
MilwaukeeSenior8+ yrs
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The job in short
Mechanical design engineering.
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Details
- Found
- 8 d ago · posted 2026-10-18
- Location as listed
- Milwaukee, WI, US
- Role
- Mechanical Engineer
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Direct Hire)
Milwaukee, WI
7776Salary: 120-140k
Description for Senior Mechanical Design Engineer:
Reporting to the Vice President of Engineering, the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer applies mechanical design principles to the development of components and assemblies for customer medical devices. This role creates and modifies highly complex CAD designs, supports prototyping, testing, and transfer of new products to manufacturing, and represents the engineering department in customer and supplier interactions. The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer also reviews the CAD work and documentation of Mechanical Design Engineer I and II team members and mentors them to help develop the team.
Responsibilities for Senior Mechanical Design Engineer:
• Create and modify highly complex CAD designs for components and assemblies.
• Review CAD work and documentation completed by Mechanical Design Engineer I and II team members.
• Mentor Mechanical Design Engineer I and II team members.
• Manage design data in the ERP system.
• Communicate with internal and external teams to support design projects.
• Participate in customer and supplier meetings.
• Interpret and apply specifications and regulatory information.
• Support prototype assembly and testing.
• Participate in Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
• Maintain engineering documentation and records.
• Support new product transfer to manufacturing.
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations.
Requirements for Senior Mechanical Design Engineer:
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; degree requirement may be waived with sufficient engineering-related work experience.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of engineering work experience.
• Proven competency in CAD.
• Proficiency with sheet metal design and GD&T.
• Ability to create and read drawings independently and determine tolerance stack-up information.
• Knowledge of IEC 60601-1 standard and/or FDA regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of tooled manufacturing processes such as casting, injection molding, and pressure forming.
• Knowledge of welding processes and when to apply them.
• Experience in medical device design preferred.
• Strong computer, math, and oral/written communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to speak professionally with external teams and represent the department in customer and supplier interactions.
• Proficient use of hand tools and familiarity with fabrication processes.
• General office environment with periodic time on the production floor; occasional machine use and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Benefits:
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401k with matching
• PTO
• Paid holidays
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