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# SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER

- **Company:** Align Production Systems
- **Location:** Chesterfield, MO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $95,000.0 - $115,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Adobe InDesign, SolidWorks (CAD), Software Debugging
- **Published:** June 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1d279aa8ffa9fc34

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Manufacturing?, * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field

 * 6-8 years of hands-on engineering experience in an Engineer-to-Order or custom-build environment - this is a firm requirement, not a preference
 * Strong proficiency in SolidWorks or comparable CAD platform
 * Deep familiarity with manufacturing processes, mechanical assemblies, and heavy industrial equipment
 * Proven ability to lead projects independently and make sound engineering decisions with incomplete information

## Description

We're looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to bring deep technical expertise and project leadership to our St. Louis team. This isn't a role for someone who wants to refine existing designs or follow templates. You'll be the technical driver on custom heavy material handling systems - partnering directly with manufacturing, controls, and customers to deliver engineered solutions that work in the real world.

If you've spent your career in engineered-to-order environments and you're energized by complexity and ambiguity, this role was written for you.

What You'll Own

End-to-End Project Leadership

 * Lead engineering projects from initial concept through fabrication, testing, and field commissioning
 * Serve as the technical authority on complex, one-of-a-kind systems with competing constraints
 * Balance performance, cost, and schedule without sacrificing design integrity

Hands-On Engineering

 * Work directly alongside technicians and fabricators to ensure designs translate cleanly from drawing to build
 * Debug, iterate, and problem-solve in real time
 * Drive continuous improvement in design practices, build efficiency, and system performance

Cross-Functional & Customer Collaboration

 * Partner with manufacturing, controls, and sales teams to develop solutions that meet customer requirements and Align's delivery standards
 * Engage directly with customers to clarify technical scope, manage expectations, and build confidence in our solutions
 * Work closely with suppliers to source and develop optimal components within design constraints

Technical Documentation & Mentorship

 * Maintain rigorous engineering documentation, drawings, and revision histories
 * Mentor junior engineers and contribute to building best practices across the engineering team


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