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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Posted on: Nov 12, 2026

Imagine Staffing Technology
Buffalo, New York
Onsite
Full-time

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Job Title :

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Type :

Full-Time

Job Location :

Buffalo New York United States

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Job Description :

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Job Description

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Buffalo, NY

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Pay Range: $100,000 – $120,000

Work Type: Full-Time

Work Model: Onsite

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Recruiter Contact: Sean Pebbles | spebbles@imaginegroup.com

Nature & Scope:

Positional Overview

The Imagine Group is recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Engineer on behalf of our client, an established manufacturer of industrial equipment. The organization develops engineered machinery and mechanical systems serving demanding production environments, with an emphasis on product reliability, manufacturability, and continuous improvement.

In this role, you will lead the design, development, and validation of mechanical systems for industrial machines. You will own projects from concept through production release, mentor engineers and technicians, and provide sustaining engineering and technical support across manufacturing, quality, purchasing, production, and sales.

Role & Responsibility:

Tasks That Will Lead to Your Success:

Design, develop, analyze, test, and document mechanical products and systems to meet functional, cost, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, and safety requirements.
Lead engineering projects from concept and design through validation, completion, and production release, managing schedule, cost, performance, and quality outcomes.
Mentor engineers and technicians in design, analysis, and problem solving; delegate tasks and manage deliverables.
Create and maintain technical documentation, including drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), engineering design files, supplier communications, and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
Develop cost-effective, manufacturable, and readily serviceable designs; lead and participate in design reviews and risk assessments.
Ensure applicable product designs comply with relevant regulatory and industry standards, including CE, UL, CSA, and IEC requirements.
Support sustaining engineering and continuous improvement initiatives for existing equipment and products.
Partner with manufacturing to resolve technical issues, maintain product quality, and support production output.
Provide engineering support to Purchasing, Technical Service, Sales, and other cross-functional teams as needed.
Travel approximately 5–10% as business needs require.

Skills & Experience

Qualifications That Will Help You Thrive

10+ years of mechanical design engineering experience, ideally in a custom-engineered or manufactured product environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university; a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
Expertise in complex electromechanical component, assembly, and product design, including structural systems, electrical enclosures, and electromechanical or motion-control systems.
Proficiency with CAD design and analysis tools; SolidWorks is preferred.
Strong knowledge of machining, sheet metal design, welding, and other fabrication methods.
Experience applying engineering design and documentation standards, including ASME and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Ability to use standard test and measurement equipment to evaluate design performance, margins, and technical issues.
Strong project organization, analytical problem-solving, data analysis, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, engineers, assemblers, technicians, and supervisors.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP and/or product data management (PDM) systems is a strong asset.
A flexible, detail-oriented approach and a demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.

Position Details

Posted:

Nov 12, 2026

Reference Number:

f16d0313

Employment:

Full-time

City:

Buffalo

Job Origin:

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