Senior Mechanical Engineer II
About The Position
At JBT Marel, the Senior Mechanical Engineer II leads the design, development, and continuous improvement of automated industrial equipment and material handling solutions, emphasizing product engineering, reliability, manufacturability, and cost optimization. The role owns complex engineering challenges, provides technical guidance to less experienced engineers and vendors, and collaborates across disciplines to develop practical, innovative solutions. It requires strong engineering fundamentals, hands-on problem-solving, and the ability to drive projects from concept through production. The position reports onsite in Chalfont, Pennsylvania, and involves up to 20% domestic travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- At least 7 years of relevant mechanical design or product engineering experience.
- Proficiency with 3D CAD software, preferably Creo and Windchill.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles, DFMEA, materials, manufacturing processes, and engineering analysis.
- Experience leading technical projects.
- Experience developing engineering specifications and documentation.
- Ability to independently solve complex engineering problems and make sound technical decisions.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Hands-on mechanical aptitude and experience supporting equipment development and troubleshooting.
Nice To Haves
- Product design and lifecycle engineering experience.
- Lean design and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) experience.
- Experience designing hydraulic and electromechanical systems.
- Experience designing automated equipment and material handling systems.
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) experience.
- Knowledge of machining, fabrication, and welding processes.
- Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience.
- Technical leadership and mentoring experience.
- Python or other programming language experience.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems using 3D CAD software.
- Develop engineering specifications, design calculations, technical documentation, drawings, and bills of materials.
- Lead mechanical engineering activities throughout the product lifecycle, from concept development through manufacturing, testing, and commissioning.
- Apply lean design principles and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) to improve product performance, cost, and manufacturability.
- Design and integrate mechanical, hydraulic, and electromechanical systems.
- Perform engineering analysis and design reviews to ensure functionality, safety, reliability, and compliance with applicable standards.
- Mentor less experienced engineers and provide technical guidance on engineering best practices.
- Collaborate with production, electrical and software engineering, purchasing, and service teams to deliver engineering solutions.
- Work with suppliers and vendors to evaluate components, resolve technical challenges, and support engineering deliverables.
- Lead hands-on troubleshooting, testing, root cause analysis, and design validation.
- Drive product standardization, design optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manage engineering changes and maintain accurate product documentation within PLM systems.
Benefits
- Benefits available on day one of employment.
- Medical coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Family leave.
- Vision coverage.
- Matched 401(k) plan.
- Development opportunities and new experiences to support employee growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
