Role Overview 

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer is a cornerstone technical role responsible for designing, validating, and optimizing complex hard-goods products. This engineer must be equally strong in mechanisms and structural design, with deep experience in 3D CAD, simulation, and design for manufacturing. You will lead engineering execution from concept through production, collaborating closely with product, sourcing, and leadership. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead mechanical design for new hard-goods products, mechanisms, and assemblies 
• Develop 3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed drawings using Autodesk, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, or equivalent 
• Perform structural and mechanical simulations (FEA, motion studies, load analysis) 
• Drive DFM and DFA with suppliers and manufacturing partners 
• Lead prototyping, testing, and iterative refinement 
• Own engineering documentation, tolerances, and revision control 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams & suppliers to meet performance, cost, and manufacturability targets 
• Maintain engineering documentation, revision control, and BOM accuracy 
• Support project timelines and deliverables across multiple concurrent programs 
• Mentor junior engineers and support technical decision-making 

Qualifications 

• 5+ years mechanical engineering experience in consumer products, outdoor gear, or related industries 
• Expert-level proficiency in at least one major 3D CAD platform with a strong preference for Autodesk & Fusion 360.  
• Strong background in mechanisms, linkages, and mechanical systems 
• Strong structural engineering fundamentals (FEA, materials, load paths) 
• Experience designing for injection molding, machining, stamping, and assembly 
• Hands-on prototyping and testing experience 
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills 

Location & Work Format 

This role will be based at our headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI. The expectation is to be onsite in our design studio for a minimum of 3 days per week. Remote focus work for enhancing personal productivity can be leveraged 1-2 days per week where appropriate. Experienced candidates can be provided with up to 6 months of remote work before transitioning to Grand Rapids to allow for an earlier start date.  

Benefits 

• Base salary negotiable based on experience 
• Performance based bonus 15% of base salary 
• Additional project based compensation incentives available 
• 401k with 4% company match 
• 80% cost coverage of medical, dental & vision insurance 
• Relocation stipend available 

About Latitude Outdoors 

Latitude Outdoors is a fast-growing outdoor equipment company dedicated to redefining the mobile hunting experience. We design premium gear that blends innovation, performance, and simplicity — empowering hunters to move lighter, stay longer, and hunt smarter. Our team is passionate about the outdoors, craftsmanship, and building products that stand up to the most demanding conditions. 

Our Vision for the Product Development Team 

We are building a world-class product development organization that balances creativity, technical excellence, and cross-functional collaboration. Our goal is to launch innovative, high-quality products that reflect our brand values, delight our customers, and scale with our growing business. We believe in empowering our team with ownership, clarity, and the tools to do their best work. 

What Our Product Team Values 

• Customer Obsession – solve problems with empathy & authenticity 
• Craftsmanship – sweat the details and take pride in our work 
• Agility – move fast, learn quickly, and adapt with purpose 
• Ownership – take initiative and follow through 
• Team First – win together and support each other 

Latitude Core Values 

• Growth Mindset - strive to be the best, do not fear failure learn from it and reapply, seek continuous improvement, proactively identify and solve problems 
• Grit - work ethic encompassing resilience, persistence, and passion 
• Empathy - always considering the perspective of others with humility 
• Dependability - consistently deliver according to standards 
• Accountability - own outcomes, take responsibility with transparency and follow through 
• Communication - clear, timely, & consistent, always close the loop