Sr. Project Design Engineer

Senior Project Design Engineer

Location: Acton, MA

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking a Senior Project Design Engineer to lead the design and realization of complex mechanical and electromechanical products from concept through production release. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging engineering projects, drive product improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring innovative products to market.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex product design and development projects from concept through production release.
• Create and maintain detailed 3D models, assemblies, drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation using SolidWorks.
• Apply advanced DFx (Design for Excellence) principles to optimize product performance, manufacturability, reliability, quality, and cost.
• Lead engineering changes, product enhancements, cost reduction initiatives, and production support activities.
• Resolve complex design, manufacturing, and production-related challenges.
• Conduct technical design reviews and provide guidance to other engineering team members.
• Develop and improve engineering standards, drafting practices, product definitions, and CAD processes.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, quality, operations, and supply chain teams to ensure successful product launches and ongoing production support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in mechanical or electromechanical product design within a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced SolidWorks proficiency, including complex assemblies, configurations, detailed drawings, and tolerance analysis.
• Strong understanding of design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), and related engineering best practices.
• Experience with CAD/PDM systems, ERP platforms, BOM management, engineering changes, and product configuration control.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, assembly, and related production methods.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical and production issues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP) or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading complex engineering projects through full production release.
• Background supporting highly engineered mechanical or electromechanical products.
• Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to engineering best practices and standards.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Lead challenging, highly visible design projects.
• Play a key role in product development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with a collaborative engineering and manufacturing team.
• Opportunity to influence design standards, engineering processes, and product strategy.
• Stable, growth-oriented manufacturing environment with strong technical challenges.
• Hybrid Schedule working 3 days in and 2 days remote