Position Overview
Tews Company is seeking aSenior Mechanical Design Engineerwith a strong background incommercial product design, particularly for environments whereform, usability, and visual appeal are as critical as function.
This role is ideal for an engineer who can bridgemechanical engineering and industrial design principles, creating products that not only perform reliably but also meet the expectations ofend users in clinical or professional settings.
The right candidate will have experience designingcustomer-facing hardware productsnot just internally housed systemsand will bring a refined understanding ofmodern product aesthetics, ergonomics, and usability.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadend-to-end mechanical designof new products and design enhancements
- Developenclosures and assembliesfor electronic and electromechanical systems
- Translate complex technical requirements intointuitive, user-friendly product designs
- Ensure products balancefunctionality, manufacturability, and visual appeal
- Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams
- DriveNew Product Introduction (NPI)from concept through production
- Manage and executeEngineering Change Notices (ECNs)and configuration management activities
- Assess design changes for impact onproduct performance, safety, and compliance
- Support supplier development and ensure manufacturable, scalable designs
- Contribute to continuous improvement ofdesign and change management processes
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
(or 5–10 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree) - 5–10+ years of experience inmechanical design engineering, with a strong emphasis oncommercial product development
Technical Expertise:
- Proven experience designingproducts used by end users(e.g., commercial, healthcare, or consumer-facing equipment)
- Strong understanding ofproduct form, ergonomics, and visual design considerations
- Experience with:
- Electrical/electronic enclosure design
- Plastic injection molded components
- Metal castings and machining processes
- Gear trains, bearings, and motion systems
- Thermal analysis of electronic assemblies
- Proficiency inCAD tools and PLM systems
- Working knowledge ofERP systems and Microsoft Office tools
Regulatory & Quality Systems:
- Experience working withinregulated quality systems(e.g., ISO 13485, ISO 9000, or similar)
- Familiarity withdesign controls, risk management, and change impact assessment
- Understanding ofproduct risk frameworks(e.g., ISO 14971 or equivalent)
Preferred Background
- Experience designing products that integrateelectronics, sensors, or signal-based technologies(e.g., RF, IoT, embedded systems)
- Exposure tobiometric or sensor-based systems(e.g., ECG, CO2, SpO2, heart rate monitoring)
- Background in industries whereprecision, reliability, and user interaction intersect
- Military or aerospace experience is acceptableonly if complemented by commercial product design experience
What Sets This Role Apart
This is not a role focused solely on internal mechanical systems or ruggedized hardware. Success in this position requires the ability to design products that:
- Arevisually modern and intuitive
- Feel appropriate forprofessional, user-facing environments
- Balanceengineering precision with thoughtful product design
Candidates who have primarily worked onenclosed or non-user-facing hardware (e.g., aerospace or defense systems)without exposure to product aesthetics and usability will not be the right fit.
Key Traits for Success
- Strong design judgment with aneye for clean, modern product aesthetics
- Ability to think beyond function and consider theend-user experience
- High attention to detail in bothengineering performance and product presentation
- Comfortable operating in afast-paced, collaborative environment
Tews takes the best aspects of larger, national recruiting firms and combines it with a partner-first mentality that always keeps our focus on the businesses and professionals we serve in Central Florida and surrounding regions.
Solving the talent equation for our clients is our passion, and we do so every day by filling quality job opportunities in the administrative, finance and accounting, and information technology sectors with the professionals best suited for the job and for the company culture that surrounds it. Proud to partner with some of the most respected businesses and professionals in our region, it is our personal attention to detail and care for our clients that has yielded big-firm results for the people and companies we serve.
Tews is known as Central Florida’s premier recruiting firm and was named “Best Placement Service” by the Orlando Business Journal. Though the praise is flattering, it is our long-standing relationships and excellent reputation with our clients that keep executives and professionals coming back to Tews for their staffing and placement needs.
