Senior Mechanical Engineer

Clopay • Mountain Top, PA

31d • Onsite

About The Position

At Clopay Corporation, we are more than just North America’s largest residential and commercial garage door manufacturer—we are a powerhouse of innovation, safety, and design. Through our premier brands, we lead the industry in providing groundbreaking high-performance closure solutions for both the places people call home and the spaces where the world does business.
Headquartered in Mason, Ohio, and operating state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Troy, Ohio, Mountaintop, Pennsylvania, and Goodyear, Arizona, we are a proud American-owned company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation. Our reach extends across 55+ distribution centers and thousands of retail locations in the U.S. and Canada ensuring that we deliver the right door for every opening – from homes to businesses and beyond.
By joining our team, you become part of a legacy that blends the residential elegance of Clopay, known as "America’s Favorite Garage Doors," with the industrial strength and 180-year heritage of our rolling brands, Cornell and Cookson. Together, we secure everything from family garages to the world's most iconic stadiums and skyscrapers.

We are seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to join our Strategic Manufacturing team to design new processes and improve existing manufacturing cells. Activities range from manufacturing cell conceptual design, tool prototyping, sourcing, testing, manufacturing integration, and engineering change order execution. Come join us and get your process design, automation, and improvement juices flowing!

Responsibilities will include process ownership, capital investments, manufacturing cell setup, design for manufacturability, fixturing design, process development and continuous improvement projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Automation Engineering, or similar
• A minimum 7 years of full-time experience
• Proficient mechanical design skills with 3D Solid Modeling using Inventor or SolidWorks
• Knowledge and application of AutoCAD
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work within and lead a cross functional team
• Proficiency with hand tools and basic power tools
• Ability to convey complex, three-dimensional mechanical system to technical and non-technical personnel.

Nice To Haves

• 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role
• PE/FE certificate
• Proven track record in design and specification of sheet metal, structural steel, tooling and fixtures
• Experience with project management of smaller projects through completion involving multidisciplinary teams
• Experience in the door, access control, actuation, or building products industries
• Technical experience with design and project development, product improvements and optimization
• Experience with welding, milling, laser, casting and other modern methods of metal fabrication

Responsibilities

• Identify and execute new equipment Capital Expenditure projects
• Identify methods of improving the productivity of existing systems, taking into consideration the use of the latest technology
• Develop and design new manufacturing process cells for manufacturing
• Use Autodesk Inventor to design and layout part and assembly drawings using standard drafting practices
• Oversee the installation, startup and qualification of equipment
• Develop manufacturing process capabilities and standards
• Conduct economic analyses on new methods/equipment
• Recommend plans for facility layout as well as process flow improvements
• Calculate production costs that include equipment, time and labor
• Ensure organization is ready to support and manufacture new products
• Coordinate with IT and configurator groups to modify ERP system and work order routers
• Develop and modify work instructions
• Maintain positive customer, vendor, and coworker relationships
• Be dedicated, self-initiating, and passionate about mechanical design, implementation and improvement
• Contribute to new product ideas and designs, focused on Design for Manufacturability
• Independently manage time and prioritize tasks
• Interact with New Product Development, Design Engineering, and Continuous Improvement teams
• Oversee and/or perform assembly and testing of engineering prototypes
• Validate designs for conformance to various structural and life safety codes and standards as required (ASCE, IBC, UL, etc.) through engineering evaluations and calculations
• Work with Machinists and Fabricators to develop prototypes
• Present and communicate designs/ideas clearly to associates ranging from shop associates to executives

Benefits

• Unrivaled Scale: Work for a market leader with a massive manufacturing footprint and a reputation for excellence that spans nearly two centuries.
• A Culture of “What’s Next”: We invest heavily in automation, sustainable materials, and smart-home integration to stay ahead of the curve.
• Commitment to People: As a Griffon Corporation company, we provide the stability of a large organization with the tight-knit, collaborative feel of a specialized craft team.
• A Legacy of Expertise: Join our "Pioneer Club"—a group of over 440 employees who have been with us for 20 years or more. We offer the stability of a market leader and a place where you can truly grow a lifelong career.
• Commitment to Innovation: We aren’t just keeping up with industry trends; we’re setting them. Whether it’s our exclusive WINDCODE® technology or our award-winning designs, we provide the tools for you to do your best work.
• Community Focused: Our success is linked to the well-being of our neighbors and communities. Through our partnership with Habitat for Humanity, Clopay employees help provide homes and security to families in the communities where we live and work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level