Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description
At Magna-Power Electronics (MPE), a Flemington, New Jersey based electronics manufacturer, we believe that world-class engineering starts with a great team. We’re incredibly proud of the culture we’ve built, one that truly supports our people and has earned us award-winning workplace recognitions.
Now, as we continue to grow, we’re looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our family. At MPE your expertise won't just sit on a shelf; it will power the future. You’ll be diving into exciting, globally impactful projects, shaping everything from electric vehicle powertrains and next-generation semiconductor fabrication to particle accelerators, cutting-edge energy research, and national defense. If you're looking for a place where your work matters and your team has your back, you've found it.
The Senior Mechanical Engineer provides technical leadership and oversight for the planning, design, and production of metal components and mechanical systems. This role combines high-level design expertise with departmental management, ensuring that projects move efficiently through the full production cycle while mentoring the team and optimizing manufacturing workflows.
Key responsibilities:
Team Leadership: Steering and mentoring the mechanical engineering team, balancing project assignments, and fostering professional development. Build your team of professionals through the interview and hiring process with Human Resources and the CTO.
Product Development: Acting as a primary contributor for electronic packaging, identifying and qualifying new purchased materials, and designing new manufactured parts.
Strategic Design: Leading the preparation of preliminary and detailed design drawings using AutoCAD and Inventor, ensuring all designs meet rigorous company standards.
Project Management: Overseeing the full lifecycle of new product development, from concept and prototyping through final production and market release.
Vendor Management: Serving as the primary technical point of contact for vendors and suppliers; resolving complex component issues and developing effective workarounds.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working closely with the CTO, production leadership, and other engineering teams to ensure design manufacturability.
Documentation & Control: Managing BOM (Bill of Materials) structuring, revision control, and utilizing SVN drawing repositories.
Compliance: Ensuring all mechanical products and systems meet applicable safety, environmental, and industry-specific requirements.
Safety: Performing duties in accordance with company and OSHA safety guidelines; utilizing provided PPE in laboratory and manufacturing environments.
Qualifications & Experience:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university (Required); Master’s degree (Preferred).
Experience: 8+ years of mechanical design experience in a manufacturing environment (Required); Power Electronics experience (Preferred)
Leadership: 5+ years of experience managing, coaching, and developing a team.
Technical Expertise: Expert-level proficiency in Inventor, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD.
Fabrication Knowledge: Extensive background in metal fabrication, insulation components, and material science.
Systems & Skills: Advanced proficiency in ERP software, complex BOM management, and SVN version control protocols.
Process Improvement: Deep understanding of Manufacturing Principles (Lean/Six Sigma) and Quality Inspection.
Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with Power Electronics concepts and high-voltage safety is a plus.
Communication: Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present technical data to executive leadership.
Perks & Benefits
In addition to your base salary, Magna-Power provides a comprehensive total rewards package designed to help you thrive:
Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
Financial Future: 401(k) plan with a competitive company match, plus Life/Supplemental insurance, Critical Illness & Accident plans, and FSA options.
Work-Life Balance: Generous accrued paid time off to unplug and recharge, and a steady work schedule (Monday-Friday).
Continuous Learning: Tuition reimbursement programs, certifications, conferences and additional learning opportunities to fuel your ongoing professional development and technical mastery.
An Inclusive Place to Build Your Career
We don't just build world-class products; we build exceptional careers. If you are driven to learn and innovate, you will find unlimited growth potential here.
Innovation demands diverse perspectives and minds. Magna-Power Electronics is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, welcoming workplace. We proudly consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Should you require accommodations due to a disability at any time during the hiring and/or assessment process, we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No