Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Engineering Innovation Takes Flight - Senior Design Engineer in the Endicott NY Area! (Relocation assistance available)

Are you an expert in mechanical design with a passion for pushing the boundaries of aerospace and defense innovation? A cutting-edge manufacturer specializing in precision-engineered brazed assemblies is looking for a Senior Design Engineer to join their high-performance team. If you're driven by technical excellence and thrive on collaboration and complex challenges, this is your opportunity to lead groundbreaking projects that support national security and advanced aviation systems.

Salary & Schedule

Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 (based on experience and qualifications)

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Hybrid role

What You'll Be Doing

As a Senior Design Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, overseeing the full design lifecycle of high-precision machined components and brazed assemblies for aerospace and defense applications. Your work will impact product performance, manufacturability, and long-term reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead design initiatives for machined parts and brazed assemblies using advanced CAD tools
• Develop high-efficiency, lightweight, and durable designs that meet rigorous aerospace and defense standards
• Define and optimize joint designs for high-temperature brazing-considering materials, geometry, and manufacturing tolerances
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability, quality compliance, and cost efficiency
• Conduct FEA simulations and tolerance stack-up analyses to validate product performance
• Maintain detailed engineering documentation including drawings, BOMs, and test plans
• Participate in and lead design reviews, continuous improvement efforts, and root cause investigations
• Mentor junior engineers and share technical knowledge across departments
• Collaborate directly with suppliers and customers to clarify design intent and performance expectations
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements including AS9100 and ITAR standards

Why You'll Want This Job

This is more than just a job-it's a leadership role in a company where engineering excellence is the core of the mission. You'll work on meaningful projects in aerospace and defense, surrounded by experts who value precision, innovation, and teamwork. This direct-hire opportunity includes a comprehensive benefits package that supports your long-term career and well-being-details to be shared upon hire!

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in mechanical design for aerospace or defense industries
• Advanced proficiency in designing for precision machining, tight tolerances, and high-temp brazed joints
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, CNC machining processes, and design optimization principles
• Proficiency with 3D CAD platforms (Creo) and FEA tools
• Familiarity with industry standards (AS9100, ITAR) and customer-specific requirements
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams
• Experience with vacuum or dip brazing, thermal stress analysis, and heat transfer modeling is a plus
• Background in DoD contracting or work with major primes such as Lockheed Martin or Raytheon preferred
• Understanding of FAI (First Article Inspection) and manufacturing process validation

• Apply Now and let your engineering expertise take off!

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