Senior Mechanical Engineer Are you ready to shape the future of aviation technology? Luminator Technology Group, a global leader in transit innovation, is on the lookout for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to revolutionize the design and manufacturing of cutting-edge lighting products for commercial and military aircraft. Be part of a 90-year legacy of excellence while contributing to the next wave of technological advancements in transit, rail, and aerospace industries.   Why Luminator? At Luminator, we blend the agility of a small enterprise with the resources and reach of a global leader. We serve customers in over 85 countries, employ nearly 1,000 team members worldwide, and are driven by a shared passion for innovation, safety, and efficiency. Here’s what we offer: + A competitive compensation package with annual incentives. + Generous PTO, 8 company holidays, and 3 floating holidays. + Comprehensive healthcare, dental, vision, and 401k benefits. + A commitment to diversity and inclusion, creating a culture where everyone thrives. + Opportunities to make a tangible impact in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment. Your Mission As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you’ll be an integral part of our Engineering Team, pushing boundaries to create innovative mechanical components and technology for aviation lighting solutions. In this role, you’ll: + Invent and Innovate: Lead the design, development, and documentation of groundbreaking products that meet rigorous functional, cost, reliability, manufacturability, and safety standards. + Drive Excellence: Tackle complex design challenges with sound engineering principles, ensuring every project aligns with business standards and program requirements. + Own Your Data: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation to support your projects, adhering to our engineering policies and practices. + Advance the Craft: Identify and implement cutting-edge tools, methods, and processes to enhance quality, reliability, and productivity across the department. + Solve Complex Problems: Leverage advanced techniques and extend engineering theories to deliver innovative solutions to challenging technical problems. + Elevate Quality: Detect and resolve defects using precise engineering tools and methodologies, ensuring products exceed expectations. What You Bring to the Table We’re looking for a seasoned, hands-on mechanical engineer with a passion for excellence and innovation. Key qualifications include: Skills & Expertise: + Proven communication skills for engaging with co-workers, customers, and suppliers. + Proficiency in ANSYS, CATIA V5, SolidWorks, or SolidEdge. + Experience with structural, thermal, and tolerance analysis. + A solid understanding of total quality, lean manufacturing, and design for manufacturability. + Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is required, including but not limited to Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Education & Experience: + A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Advanced degree preferred. + At least 8 years of mechanical design experience. + Prior experience with LED lighting, RTCA DO-160 standards, electro-mechanical drivetrains and motors, and materials like machined components, sheet metal, and injection molding is preferred. The Luminator Edge This isn’t just another job—it’s your opportunity to work with a team that’s shaping the future of aviation technology. If you’re a driven engineer ready to take on a challenge, we want to hear from you. Join us, and let’s light the way forward—together. Physical Demands and Work Environment: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + Physically required to regularly walk, sit, bend, twist, stand and reach in a normal office environment. + Constantly required to stand, walk, bend, twist, overhead lift and reach in a varied field environment. + The employee may occasionally lift up to 20 pounds. + Ability to perform constant work on a computer + Specific vision capabilities required by this job are close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. + Travel Required: Up to 10% It is the policy of Luminator to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Luminator prohibits any such discrimination or harassment. The above described responsibilities and requirements are a general guide for the role you are applying for and are not all inclusive of the job requirements. Luminator Technology Group does not accept staffing agency candidates for our postings. All positions posted are required to be in office unless otherwise posted. Powered by JazzHR