Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Why This Role MattersMissionHires 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.How You'll ContributeServe as the technical authority for complex electrohydraulic, electromechanical, and electropneumatic component and system developmentLead engineering efforts requiring authoritative judgment using standard and nonstandard design techniquesDefine requirements and architecture for next‑generation product platforms in high‑growth industrial and aerospace marketsConsult with internal and external stakeholders to translate needs into system and component specificationsLead trade studies, complex analyses, and conceptual solution validationDrive design proposals including effort estimation and technical proposal leadershipPlan and execute comprehensive experimental development and testing programs to ensure reliabilityApply advanced modeling, including FEA, CFD, and model‑based design, to guide and validate designsProvide technical mentorship, coaching, and professional development to lower‑level engineersOperate under consultative direction to meet long‑term strategic goals for product development and market expansionDocument complex designs, analyses, and test results in concise, actionable reportsWhat Makes You a Great Fit10–15 years of related mechanical engineering experience in high‑precision, industrial, or aerospace environmentsBachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred)Expert‑level fluency in statics and dynamicsDemonstrated experience with motion control, including hydraulics and electro‑mechanical precision systemsProven expertise in structural analysis, including stress, fatigue, and performance analysisMastery of FEA (Finite Element Analysis), CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics), and model‑based designProven track record in the design and analysis of complex rotating machinery and componentsLeadership ability to guide creative, independent teams; high emotional intelligence and openness to design feedbackExpert written and verbal communication skills for clear documentation and reportingWho We Are, What We Stand ForMissionHires is the AI hiring partner of top talent teams. Our platform helps recruiters, agencies, and top companies source, engage with, and evaluate top talent 10 times faster than job boards.To bridge the gap between companies and passionate talent.