Staff Mechanical Design Engineer

Staff Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: East Aurora, NY
Work Model: Onsite
Position Type: Full-Time

The Staff Mechanical Design Engineer will lead the design and development of advanced electrohydraulic, electromechanical, and electropneumatic systems. This role requires deep technical expertise, innovation, and leadership in developing next-generation motion control solutions across industries such as aerospace simulation, oil & gas, and industrial applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of complex mechanical and motion control systems
• Plan and execute engineering activities involving advanced design methodologies
• Develop new product requirements in collaboration with customers and sales teams
• Conduct trade studies, simulations, and performance analyses
• Lead proposal efforts including design concepts, cost estimation, and technical documentation
• Guide and mentor engineering teams on major projects
• Perform research, testing, and validation of engineering solutions
• Utilize FEA and CFD tools for analysis and optimization
• Document designs, test results, and engineering reports
• Drive innovation and support product platform expansion into new markets

Must-Have Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering(Master's preferred)
• 10+ years of relevant mechanical design experience
• Strong expertise in hydraulics, electromechanical systems, and motion control
• Experience in complex system design and product development
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Required Skills

• Expertise in Statics and Dynamics
• Strong knowledge of Hydraulics and Electro-Mechanical Systems
• Experience in Stress, Fatigue, and Performance Analysis
• Knowledge of Rotating Machinery
• Proficiency in FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics)
• Experience with Model-Based Design
• Strong technical leadership and mentoring capability

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience in precision motion control systems
• Exposure to industries such as aerospace, oil & gas, or industrial automation
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams
• Strong background in product innovation and R&D environments

Core Competencies

• Technical leadership and innovation
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Project and team leadership
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Required)
• Master's Degree (Preferred)

Additional Notes

• Role involves high-level technical decision-making and innovation
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge engineering solutions
• Ideal for candidates seeking technical career growth (non-people management track)
• Occasional travel required