Senior Mechanical Design Engineer / Engineering Manager

WILMINGTON MACHINERY LLC•Wilmington, NC

11h•$115,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

Wilmington Machinery is a recognized leader in developing innovative blow molding and injection molding machines and processes that produce high-output packaging and structural plastic parts. We have an immediate opening for an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer / Engineering Manager. This role will lead the mechanical and electrical engineering team in the design of large primary processing machines with large moving parts. The successful candidate will use 3D design software to generate detailed drawings and designs while driving product development from concept through production.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years designing primary plastics processing machinery (injection molding, structural foam / low-pressure injection molding, or rotary blow molding strongly preferred)
Demonstrated experience with large-tonnage machinery, high-force clamp units, hydraulic/pneumatic motion systems, and process-critical components (screws, barrels, nozzles, accumulators, etc.)
Understanding of plastics process variables and how mechanical design choices affect part quality, cycle time, and machine reliability
Broad knowledge of motion controls, actuators, metallurgy, fasteners, power transmission, fabrication, and metal machining
Proficient in 3D design software (SolidWorks preferred; AutoCAD Inventor a plus)
Experience with FEA analysis
Experience in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
Experience in the development of multi-level Bills of Material
Experience working in an MRP environment
Excellent written and oral communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office
Strong problem-solving and technical solution abilities
Able to work to schedules and meet deadlines
Able to work effectively in a cross-functional environment
Able to work to industry safety standards and codes
Strong ability to analyze and interpret data
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and productively in a team environment
Integrity and respect, with a high degree of tact and diplomacy

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of international standards a plus

Responsibilities

Lead timely and disciplined research and development of primary plastics processing machinery comprised of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic components
Prepare accurate layouts, drawings, and calculations while adhering to industry, government, and company standards
Use project management tools to manage product development (project timelines, cost estimating, project status reporting)
Specify requirements to control motion of mechanical designs and lead Control Engineers in this effort
Lead multiple projects and provide supervision and direction of others in the preparation of layouts, detail drawings, and Bills of Material
Develop product specifications that meet functional and process requirements
Help oversee development projects and project team members
Critically review engineering designs for manufacturability, performance, and process reliability
Collaborate with process/application engineering and service teams to ensure designs support real-world production performance