Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Corning•Newton, NC
•$95,227 - $130,938•Onsite
About The Position
The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of robust, cost-effective automation and process machine systems for Corning’s manufacturing plants. This role leads cross-functional project teams through concept development, detailed design, build, system integration, installation, and production startup. We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and organized engineer with at least 5 years of mechanical design experience and strong proficiency in SolidWorks/Inventor, AutoCAD, and GD&T.
Requirements
- B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical design and development of production machinery, automated systems, or process equipment
- Strong proficiency in: SolidWorks and/or Inventor, AutoCAD, GD&T
- Experience with mechanical design practices, automation systems, robotics, material handling, and system integration
- Strong project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with external machine builders and system integrators
- Knowledge of electro-mechanical systems, pneumatics, fluid power, part sensing, alignment, and machine safety standards
- Results-oriented, self-motivated, and technically curious
- Detail oriented & strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a team-based, matrixed environment
Responsibilities
- Develop machine design concepts, detailed mechanical designs & specifications.
- Design and support prototype and production process equipment through build, integration, and startup.
- Troubleshoot mechanical and process equipment issues and develop practical, robust solutions.
- Identify equipment design improvements, conduct proof-of-concept testing, collect and evaluate data, and implement design improvements.
- Coordinate with external machine builders, system integrators, and suppliers to deliver integrated systems on time and within budget.
- Prepare and review construction and installation drawings and ensure as-built documentation meets standards.
- Support engineering projects for equipment installation, capacity expansion, machine debug, and operations handoff.
- Track project schedules, expenditures, and progress, and report results to stakeholders.
Benefits
- Company-wide bonuses
- Long-term incentives
- 100% company-paid pension benefit
- Matching contributions to 401(k) savings plan
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Family building support
- Fitness
- Company-paid life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disease management programs
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Recognition program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
