Senior Level Senior Product Design Jobs
Senior level senior product design jobs place experienced designers at the center of product vision, owning end-to-end design strategy, driving cross-functional decisions, and guiding the teams that bring complex products to life. Openings concentrate across Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Retail, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Amazon, Molex, and DigitalOcean hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Cullerton Group is seeking an experienced Senior Product Design & Development Engineer for a prospective opportunity supporting a leading manufacturer of advanced electrical and electronic components serving the automotive and transportation industries. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in mechanical and electromechanical product design, product development, and engineering problem-solving. Experience designing automotive electrical connectors, precision plastic housings, electronic components, or similar electromechanical assemblies is highly preferred.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and develop mechanical and electromechanical components, including electrical connectors, precision plastic housings, and related assemblies.
- Create and modify 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and product specifications.
- Perform GD&T, dimensional tolerance analysis, and DFM/DFA.
- Support product development from concept through prototyping, validation, and production release.
- Conduct design reviews, DFMEA, engineering calculations, and root-cause analysis.
- Evaluate materials, mechanical performance, dimensional requirements, and manufacturing feasibility.
- Collaborate with tooling, manufacturing, quality, and cross-functional engineering teams.
- Troubleshoot product fit, function, assembly, and reliability issues.
- Support product testing, design verification, engineering changes, and manufacturing launch activities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of mechanical or electromechanical product design and development experience preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- Hands-on experience designing mechanical or electromechanical products and components.
- Proficiency with Siemens NX, Creo, SolidWorks, or CATIA.
- Strong knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, engineering drawings, and DFM/DFA.
- Familiarity with injection-molded plastics, metal-stamped components, and precision manufacturing processes.
- Experience supporting product validation, testing, and manufacturing launch.
- Strong engineering problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Must currently reside in Michigan and be available to work onsite in the Greater Detroit area.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Direct experience designing automotive electrical connectors, connector housings, or terminals.
- Knowledge of automotive wire harness connections, sealing systems, and retention mechanisms.
- Experience with DFMEA, DVP&R, FEA, APQP, or PPAP.
- Familiarity with engineering thermoplastics such as PBT, LCP, PPS, and PA66.
- Experience with high-voltage, high-current, or signal connector products.
- Background in automotive electrical/electronic component manufacturing.
LOCATION
Location: Greater Detroit Area, Michigan
WORK ARRANGEMENT
Work Arrangement: Onsite – Michigan-Based Candidates Only
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Employment Type: Contract (Prospective Opportunity)
PAY RATE
Pay Rate: $65–$90/hour W2
Interested in This Opportunity? If you have hands-on experience designing precision mechanical or electromechanical products and enjoy taking designs from concept through production, we'd love to connect! Apply today or send a direct message to learn more.
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INTRODUCTION
Cullerton Group is seeking an experienced Senior Product Design & Development Engineer for a prospective opportunity supporting a leading manufacturer of advanced electrical and electronic components serving the automotive and transportation industries. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in mechanical and electromechanical product design, product development, and engineering problem-solving. Experience designing automotive electrical connectors, precision plastic housings, electronic components, or similar electromechanical assemblies is highly preferred.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and develop mechanical and electromechanical components, including electrical connectors, precision plastic housings, and related assemblies.
- Create and modify 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and product specifications.
- Perform GD&T, dimensional tolerance analysis, and DFM/DFA.
- Support product development from concept through prototyping, validation, and production release.
- Conduct design reviews, DFMEA, engineering calculations, and root-cause analysis.
- Evaluate materials, mechanical performance, dimensional requirements, and manufacturing feasibility.
- Collaborate with tooling, manufacturing, quality, and cross-functional engineering teams.
- Troubleshoot product fit, function, assembly, and reliability issues.
- Support product testing, design verification, engineering changes, and manufacturing launch activities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of mechanical or electromechanical product design and development experience preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- Hands-on experience designing mechanical or electromechanical products and components.
- Proficiency with Siemens NX, Creo, SolidWorks, or CATIA.
- Strong knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, engineering drawings, and DFM/DFA.
- Familiarity with injection-molded plastics, metal-stamped components, and precision manufacturing processes.
- Experience supporting product validation, testing, and manufacturing launch.
- Strong engineering problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Must currently reside in Michigan and be available to work onsite in the Greater Detroit area.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Direct experience designing automotive electrical connectors, connector housings, or terminals.
- Knowledge of automotive wire harness connections, sealing systems, and retention mechanisms.
- Experience with DFMEA, DVP&R, FEA, APQP, or PPAP.
- Familiarity with engineering thermoplastics such as PBT, LCP, PPS, and PA66.
- Experience with high-voltage, high-current, or signal connector products.
- Background in automotive electrical/electronic component manufacturing.
LOCATION
Location: Greater Detroit Area, Michigan
WORK ARRANGEMENT
Work Arrangement: Onsite – Michigan-Based Candidates Only
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Employment Type: Contract (Prospective Opportunity)
PAY RATE
Pay Rate: $65–$90/hour W2
Interested in This Opportunity? If you have hands-on experience designing precision mechanical or electromechanical products and enjoy taking designs from concept through production, we'd love to connect! Apply today or send a direct message to learn more.
Hiring #ProductDesignEngineer #ProductDevelopmentEngineer #MechanicalEngineering #AutomotiveEngineering #ConnectorDesign #ElectromechanicalEngineering #GDandT #DetroitJobs #MichiganJobs #EngineeringJobs #ContractJobs
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Senior Level Senior Product Design Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level senior product design job?
Employers at this level look for designers who have owned products from concept through launch, not just contributed to them. A portfolio that demonstrates strategic thinking, measurable impact, and cross-functional leadership carries more weight than visual polish alone. Showing that you have mentored junior designers, influenced product roadmaps, and resolved ambiguity under pressure signals you are ready for senior ownership.
Which companies hire senior level senior product designs?
Companies hiring senior level senior product designs right now include Amazon, Molex, and DigitalOcean, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from established product-led organizations and growth-stage companies that need experienced designers to lead, not just execute.
Are there remote senior level senior product design jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options are widely available at this experience level. About 32% of senior level senior product design openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how many product teams now operate distributed. Senior designers with strong async communication and stakeholder management skills are well positioned for these roles.
What makes a senior product design role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by scope and accountability rather than task execution. At this stage, you are expected to set design direction for significant product areas, make decisions that affect roadmap and business outcomes, and raise the craft of the designers around you. Senior roles require navigating organizational complexity, influencing without authority, and delivering under ambiguity, not waiting for requirements to be handed down.
Which industries hire the most senior level senior product designs?
Senior level senior product design roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they rely on complex digital products and user experiences where experienced design leadership directly affects retention, growth, and competitive differentiation.