Senior Mechanical Engineer jobs in United States
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Sterling Engineering ยท 9 hours ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer

positionHenrico, VA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$90K/yr - $115K/yr
date10+ years exp

Sterling Engineering is a well-established engineering and manufacturing organization seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to play a key role in the design, development, and execution of advanced mechanical systems. The role involves leading design initiatives, partnering with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high standards of product quality from concept through implementation.

ConsultingInformation Technology
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote
Hiring Manager
Margaret Hansen
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Responsibilities

Lead mechanical system and component design initiatives
Partner cross-functionally with sales, project management, procurement, and manufacturing teams
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
Develop 3D models and detailed drawings using CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD Inventor, Vault)
Ensure designs align with customer requirements, industry codes, and regulatory standards
Design with a strong focus on manufacturability, assembly efficiency, performance, and reliability
Review customer input and implement continuous design enhancements
Build, test, and evaluate prototypes, adjusting designs based on results
Identify and resolve design or production-related issues
Oversee engineering change management processes
Support projects throughout the full lifecycle, from concept to production release
Maintain project schedules and meet established milestones
Occasional travel or after-hours support may be necessary

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringSolidWorksAutoCAD InventorUL standards familiarityAnalytical problem-solvingWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
10+ years of experience in mechanical design and engineering systems
Strong working knowledge of SolidWorks, AutoCAD Inventor, Vault, and Microsoft Office
Demonstrated mechanical design expertise and analytical problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication abilities for client and internal collaboration

Preferred

Familiarity with UL standards (UL 891, UL 1558, UL 67, UL 857, UL 1008, UL 62368/60950)
Experience with electrical power distribution systems

Company

Sterling Engineering

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Sterling Engineering is an engineering company providing technical recruitment and engineering project services.
dateFounded in 1969
location
Westchester, Illinois, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://sterling-engineering.com

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (3)
2024 (6)
2023 (3)
2022 (1)
2020 (5)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Dolores Connolly
CEO
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Recent News

Hartford Business Journal
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