About this opportunity
MissionHires lists this Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - West Seneca, NY opportunity in town of west seneca, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
MissionHires is partnering with a global leader in precision motion control to hire a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer for the Industrial Systems Group. Reporting to the Site Engineering Manager, this technical authority will define next‑generation electrohydraulic, electromechanical, and electropneumatic product architectures, lead validation and experimental programs, and mentor engineers. The role sets the technical roadmap for platforms serving flight simulation, oil & gas exploration, and custom industrial precision machinery.
Responsibilities
Serve as the technical authority for complex electrohydraulic, electromechanical, and electropneumatic component and system development
Lead engineering efforts requiring authoritative judgment using standard and nonstandard design techniques
Define requirements and architecture for next‑generation product platforms in high‑growth industrial and aerospace markets
Consult with internal and external stakeholders to translate needs into system and component specifications
Lead trade studies, complex analyses, and conceptual solution validation
Drive design proposals including effort estimation and technical proposal leadership
Plan and execute comprehensive experimental development and testing programs to ensure reliability
Apply advanced modeling, including FEA, CFD, and model‑based design, to guide and validate designs
Provide technical mentorship, coaching, and professional development to lower‑level engineers
Operate under consultative direction to meet long‑term strategic goals for product development and market expansion
Document complex designs, analyses, and test results in concise, actionable reports
Requirements
10–15 years of related mechanical engineering experience in high‑precision, industrial, or aerospace environments
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred)
Expert‑level fluency in statics and dynamics
Demonstrated experience with motion control, including hydraulics and electro‑mechanical precision systems
Proven expertise in structural analysis, including stress, fatigue, and performance analysis
Mastery of FEA (Finite Element Analysis), CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics), and model‑based design
Proven track record in the design and analysis of complex rotating machinery and components
Leadership ability to guide creative, independent teams; high emotional intelligence and openness to design feedback
Expert written and verbal communication skills for clear documentation and reporting
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Who can apply
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