Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Coravin, Inc. – Headquarters: Bedford, MA (Greater Boston Area)

Job Location: Bedford, MA

About Coravin

Coravin creates innovative wine by-the-glass systems that give people the freedom to enjoy any wine, any time, in any amount. From wine lovers at home to sommeliers, restaurants, wineries, retailers and trade partners, we help people discover, serve and share wine while keeping the rest of the bottle fresh. Our international team brings together thoughtful engineering, premium design and hospitality to enrich the moment, one glass at a time.

About the Role

Coravin is growing its Engineering team and is looking for a Senior or Lead Mechanical Engineer to expand our portfolio of wine by-the-glass systems for wine lovers, hospitality professionals and trade partners. As a core member of a small, agile engineering team, you will own design challenges from first principles and early concepts through validation to finished products.

This is a hands-on opportunity for a multidisciplinary engineer with a passion for product design. You will combine analytical thinking with practical experimentation, take ownership of technical challenges, and have real influence over design outcomes, creating reliable products that enhance how people experience and enjoy wine.

Responsibilities:

Working collaboratively with a close-knit and motivated team, you will:

• Lead product development projects through concept generation, product architecture, detailed design, prototyping, validation, and manufacturing phases.
• Create and release CAD models, part and assembly drawings, and supporting documentation, maintaining revision control and engineering change orders.
• Build and evaluate prototypes using 3D printing, workshop tools, and appropriate analytical methods.
• Develop and execute test plans to verify performance and reliability; use data and structured experiments to identify root causes and improve designs.
• Research and assess new technologies, materials, and processes to solve engineering challenges and improve the product experience.
• Work with our development and manufacturing partners and international suppliers to refine designs, validate parts and assemblies, and support the transition to mass production.
• Apply design for manufacturing principles and tolerance analysis to deliver consistent quality using practical production processes.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Operations and external partners, communicating technical recommendations, risks and progress clearly to support timely decisions.

About You

• Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• Typically, 4–8 years of relevant engineering and product design experience, with a track record of taking products from concept through mass production.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals, including fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and materials.
• Proficiency in CAD modeling and finite element analysis (FEA), including part and assembly drawings, revision control and engineering change order (ECO) processes.
• Solid understanding of statistics, design of experiments (DOE), geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and designs that meet performance requirements within standard manufacturing tolerances.
• Design for manufacturing (DFM) knowledge across processes used in manufactured products, plus experience working with international suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Hands-on prototyping skills, including 3D printing and basic workshop tools.
• Clear, proactive communication and the ability to collaborate across functions, cultures and time zones.
• Comfortable in a small, fast-paced innovation-driven team.

Experience That Would Be A Plus

• Experience with seals and elastomers, pressurized gas systems and food-contact materials.
• Basic electrical prototyping skills, such as breadboarding, soldering or working with Arduino or Raspberry Pi.

The Person Who Will Thrive in This Role

You enjoy understanding how things work and testing ideas at the bench. You think creatively, explore new technologies, and find resourceful ways to overcome obstacles. You take ownership, ask thoughtful questions, and stay open to feedback. You communicate proactively across cultures and time zones, share your knowledge, and thrive in a small, fast-paced team focused on practical innovation.

Equal Opportunity

Coravin is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome different backgrounds and perspectives and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations during the application and hiring process as required by applicable law. Please let our People & Culture team know if you need accommodation.