Senior Level Mechanical Design Manager Jobs
Senior level mechanical design manager jobs place experienced engineers in charge of product architecture, cross-functional execution, and the design teams that bring complex hardware from concept to production. Roles are predominantly on-site, concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Technology & Software, with employers like Amazon, KLA, and Meta hiring at this level now.
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Job Type Full-time
Join the Teknova Team and Help Shape the Future of Health
When you join the Teknova team, you’re helping to create the future of health. Our customers are working to discover novel therapies that will help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. We make sure they have a reliable supply of the essential ingredients they need to succeed, and every member of our team plays an important role.
Job Overview
We are seeking an exceptional Senior Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and validate semi- and fully automated production equipment. This is a hands-on role for someone who finds creative, sound engineering solutions to challenging problems, with a strong focus on quality, reliability, and execution. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Quality, Facilities, MSAT, and Operations and provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
Our Culture
At Teknova, our culture is all about creative problem solving, and our default answer is “Yes.” We’re customer-obsessed and go all in for them and each other. We aren’t interested in the status quo—we want to discover what’s possible. We’re bold and built to change. We go above and beyond to develop novel products that help our customers get reliable results, engineer formats that fit their systems, and find ways to ship out their orders one day sooner. Every time we help our customers work more efficiently; we bring them a step closer to that big breakthrough.
Our Values
We value the unique personality and background of everyone on our team—we want you to be you. By working together and sharing our skills, we find new and better solutions for our customers. The people on our team are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re here to support them.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Take full ownership of design projects: create User Requirement Specifications (URS) and Design Input Requirements (DIR), lead concept reviews, and prove out approaches through prototyping and supporting test data.
- Pursue multiple design approaches, lead design reviews, and select a final solution that best meets the design and user requirements.
- Execute on the design and build phase including engineering analysis/calculations, component selection, creation of 3D models/drawings, external vendor management, cost, and schedule management.
- Create and perform comprehensive engineering studies; assess the performance against the DIR and make changes/adjustments, as necessary.
- In partnership with quality engineering (QE), generate qualification/validation documents and execute IQ/OQ/PQ.
- Create BOM, Spare parts list, SOPs, WIs and provide training to operations personnel.
- Propose and implement improvements to existing production equipment. Establish baseline and pursue ideas that would result in increased throughput, reliability, and product quality.
- Provide ongoing engineering support for production equipment and instruments to ensure timely troubleshooting and issue resolution.
- Establish and manage relationships with outside vendors, machine shops, and contract manufacturers.
- Demonstrate leadership by setting an example; provide design oversight and mentorship to junior engineers.
- Participate in FMEA discussions and develop plans to mitigate the identified risks.
- Lead regular meetings and proactively communicate project status to stakeholders.
- Comply with company policies on design control, validation, and documentation; support GMP and ISO initiatives.
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Knowledge/Skills/Experience
- 7–10 years of hands-on, system level mechanical engineering and design experience.
- In-depth experience with complex mechanical/electromechanical design, including precision mechanisms, pneumatics, robotics/servo systems, tooling/fixtures, components such as motors, belts/pulleys, gears, actuators, sensors, and vision systems.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks and deep knowledge of GD&T.
- Experience creating engineering drawings, BOMs, and product specifications.
- Deep knowledge of material properties, heat treatment, and surface finish.
- Good understanding of DFM and lean manufacturing.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Creative, self-motivated, and comfortable working hands-on across a wide variety of tasks in a small-company environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience in a regulated environment.
- PLC programming experience, including ladder logic and HMI.
- Experience with AutoCAD.
- Familiarity with DOE, SPC, and statistical software (JMP/Minitab).
- Familiarity with sterilization processes and aseptic environments.
- Hands-on machine shop experience.
Salary Description
$154,000.00 - $192,000.00
Tips: Provide a summary of the role, what success in the position looks like, and how this role fits into the organization overall.
Job Type Full-time
Join the Teknova Team and Help Shape the Future of Health
When you join the Teknova team, you’re helping to create the future of health. Our customers are working to discover novel therapies that will help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. We make sure they have a reliable supply of the essential ingredients they need to succeed, and every member of our team plays an important role.
Job Overview
We are seeking an exceptional Senior Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and validate semi- and fully automated production equipment. This is a hands-on role for someone who finds creative, sound engineering solutions to challenging problems, with a strong focus on quality, reliability, and execution. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Quality, Facilities, MSAT, and Operations and provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
Our Culture
At Teknova, our culture is all about creative problem solving, and our default answer is “Yes.” We’re customer-obsessed and go all in for them and each other. We aren’t interested in the status quo—we want to discover what’s possible. We’re bold and built to change. We go above and beyond to develop novel products that help our customers get reliable results, engineer formats that fit their systems, and find ways to ship out their orders one day sooner. Every time we help our customers work more efficiently; we bring them a step closer to that big breakthrough.
Our Values
We value the unique personality and background of everyone on our team—we want you to be you. By working together and sharing our skills, we find new and better solutions for our customers. The people on our team are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re here to support them.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Take full ownership of design projects: create User Requirement Specifications (URS) and Design Input Requirements (DIR), lead concept reviews, and prove out approaches through prototyping and supporting test data.
- Pursue multiple design approaches, lead design reviews, and select a final solution that best meets the design and user requirements.
- Execute on the design and build phase including engineering analysis/calculations, component selection, creation of 3D models/drawings, external vendor management, cost, and schedule management.
- Create and perform comprehensive engineering studies; assess the performance against the DIR and make changes/adjustments, as necessary.
- In partnership with quality engineering (QE), generate qualification/validation documents and execute IQ/OQ/PQ.
- Create BOM, Spare parts list, SOPs, WIs and provide training to operations personnel.
- Propose and implement improvements to existing production equipment. Establish baseline and pursue ideas that would result in increased throughput, reliability, and product quality.
- Provide ongoing engineering support for production equipment and instruments to ensure timely troubleshooting and issue resolution.
- Establish and manage relationships with outside vendors, machine shops, and contract manufacturers.
- Demonstrate leadership by setting an example; provide design oversight and mentorship to junior engineers.
- Participate in FMEA discussions and develop plans to mitigate the identified risks.
- Lead regular meetings and proactively communicate project status to stakeholders.
- Comply with company policies on design control, validation, and documentation; support GMP and ISO initiatives.
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Knowledge/Skills/Experience
- 7–10 years of hands-on, system level mechanical engineering and design experience.
- In-depth experience with complex mechanical/electromechanical design, including precision mechanisms, pneumatics, robotics/servo systems, tooling/fixtures, components such as motors, belts/pulleys, gears, actuators, sensors, and vision systems.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks and deep knowledge of GD&T.
- Experience creating engineering drawings, BOMs, and product specifications.
- Deep knowledge of material properties, heat treatment, and surface finish.
- Good understanding of DFM and lean manufacturing.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Creative, self-motivated, and comfortable working hands-on across a wide variety of tasks in a small-company environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience in a regulated environment.
- PLC programming experience, including ladder logic and HMI.
- Experience with AutoCAD.
- Familiarity with DOE, SPC, and statistical software (JMP/Minitab).
- Familiarity with sterilization processes and aseptic environments.
- Hands-on machine shop experience.
Salary Description
$154,000.00 - $192,000.00
Tips: Provide a summary of the role, what success in the position looks like, and how this role fits into the organization overall.
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon11
- KLA2
- Meta2
- Nuro2
- Olsson2
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
- Telecommunications
Senior Level Mechanical Design Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level mechanical design manager job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned full product development cycles, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating that you have set technical direction, resolved cross-functional conflicts, and mentored junior engineers gives you a clear edge. A portfolio of shipped hardware products and evidence of process improvements you led will carry more weight than credentials alone.
Which companies hire senior level mechanical design managers?
Companies hiring senior level mechanical design managers right now include Amazon, KLA, and Meta, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate in established manufacturers, aerospace and defense contractors, and growth-stage hardware companies that need experienced leaders to build or scale their engineering teams.
Are there remote senior level mechanical design manager jobs?
Yes, though most roles at this level require significant on-site presence given the hands-on nature of hardware development. About 12% of senior level mechanical design manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be at larger organizations where design oversight and team leadership can be partially separated from lab or manufacturing floor work.
What makes a mechanical design manager role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by scope and ownership. You are expected to set the technical roadmap for a product line or design function, make final calls on engineering trade-offs, and be accountable for delivery outcomes. Mentoring mid-level engineers and partnering with product, manufacturing, and executive stakeholders are core expectations, not occasional responsibilities.
Which industries hire the most senior level mechanical design managers?
Senior Level mechanical design manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they develop complex, regulation-sensitive, or high-precision hardware that requires experienced engineers to lead design decisions and manage the teams executing them.