Senior Mechanical Engineer

Magna-Power Electronics, a Flemington, New Jersey based electronics manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its dedicated world-class team.

With continued growth and recipient of the 2020 NJ Top Workplace, 2021 Great Places to Work™, and 2022 Hunterdon County Business of the Year awards, Magna-Power competes in a worldwide marketplace and addresses a broad range of applications, including: electric vehicle powertrain development and manufacturing, particle accelerators, semiconductor fabrication, cutting-edge energy research, national defense, among many others.

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.

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: 5–8 years of mechanical design experience in a manufacturing environment.

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.

In addition to competitive compensation, Magna-Power offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life and Supplemental insurance

Flexible spending account (FSA)

401k plan with company match

Accrued paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent growth opportunities are available for individuals who are willing to learn and develop. Magna-Power Electronics values diversity in the workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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.