Senior Mechanical Designer (contract)

SENIOR MECHANICAL DESIGNER
Location: Greater Seattle Area
Job Type: Contract (6+ weeks)
Base Salary Range: $90.00 - $120.00 per hour
(This range reflects pay across most U.S. geographic locations)
WHO WE ARE:
Teague is an independent design consultancy that combines technology expertise with a deep understanding of human behavior to design what’s next for companies in automotive, commercial aviation, smart cities and infrastructure, advanced mobility, technology, space, and defense. On any given day, you might be prototyping a new space station, designing cutting-edge technology, or traveling around the world conducting research. We are approaching our one-hundred-year anniversary and are proudly employee-owned. Our culture fosters collaboration, accountability, and stability because when we succeed, we all win. Come be a part of something bigger than just a job and build your career with an employee-owned company that invests in you!
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Senior Mechanical Designer bridges creativity and engineering, turning visionary concepts into functional, manufacturable design solutions. This role sits at the intersection of systems engineering, mechanical engineering translating ambiguous problem spaces into clear design strategies. The Senior Mechanical Designer acts as a design advocate, partnering with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure that engineering decisions consistently align with user needs, product goals, and broader organizational priorities. The ideal candidate brings a first-principles mindset and hands on approach to deconstruct complex problems, identify the most critical requirements, and architect effective, scalable solutions. They are equally comfortable developing high-level system strategies as they are building and iterating on physical prototypes. From concept development through production, the Senior Designer ensures every design achieves technical excellence, meets regulatory and manufacturing requirements, and reflects Teague’s standard of creative innovation.
TRAVEL EXPECTATIONS:
This role follows a hybrid work model, with 1–2 days per week expected on-site/in the office.
WHO YOU ARE:
You’re a hands-on mechanical designer who can take an ambiguous design challenge and turn it into a thoughtful, buildable solution. You bring strong technical judgment, a practical understanding of materials and manufacturing, and the ability to balance performance, safety, aesthetics, and feasibility. You’re comfortable owning design work from concept through production, collaborating across disciplines and with clients, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to solve problems and keep projects moving. You’re organized, detail-oriented, and accountable for the quality of your work, while also enjoying the opportunity to mentor others and share your expertise. Above all, you bring curiosity, professionalism, and a drive to continuously improve how things are designed and built.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
OWNING
Lead the mechanical design development of interior components, systems, and structures for aircraft and other mobility products, delivering innovative, buildable solutions that meet performance, weight, and safety goals.
Serve as a subject matter expert on materials, structural design, and manufacturing methods, guiding teams toward technically sound and creative solutions.
Partner with clients to understand program priorities, design intent, and technical constraints—translating them into efficient and achievable design strategies.