Senior Mechanical Engineer

Core Staff is partnering with a growing industrial engineering group in Austin to hire a Senior Mechanical Engineer who can lead high-impact design and optimization projects across manufacturing and energy environments.

In this role you will own mechanical design reviews, support equipment improvement initiatives, and collaborate closely with project managers, production teams, and external vendors. You will be expected to move comfortably between concept development, technical documentation, root-cause investigation, and on-site problem solving.

The right candidate enjoys leading technically complex work while still staying close to the day-to-day realities of plant performance, safety, cost control, and delivery timelines. This is a visible role with room to influence standards, mentor junior engineers, and help shape future capital projects.

5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering within industrial, manufacturing, or energy environments.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
Strong command of CAD tools, technical drawing review, and equipment design principles.
Experience with failure analysis, preventive improvement planning, and cross-functional project delivery.
Confident communication skills with the ability to present technical recommendations to non-technical stakeholders.
PE license or progress toward licensure is welcomed but not essential.

Competitive base salary with annual performance review.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Paid time off plus company holidays.
Annual bonus potential tied to project and business performance.
Structured professional development support and certification reimbursement.
Long-term growth path into lead engineering and project leadership responsibilities.