Senior Mechanical Engineer (Sustaining)

Nordson Corporation•Carlsbad, CA

22h

About The Position

The Senior Mechanical Engineer serves as a technical leader responsible for the design, development, validation, and lifecycle support of complex mechanical systems and subsystems for EPS products. The role applies advanced engineering expertise and sound judgment to solve complex technical challenges, drive product improvements, and ensure compliance with safety, quality, performance, and regulatory requirements. Working with minimal supervision, the Senior Mechanical Engineer leads projects and key engineering initiatives, collaborates across multidisciplinary teams, and provides technical guidance to engineers and functional partners. The position influences product strategy, manufacturing effectiveness, customer satisfaction, and business performance through innovative engineering solutions and continuous improvement efforts. The role works in an office environment and requires estimated travel of 10–20%.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
At least 7 years of progressive mechanical engineering experience in product design, development, and sustainment.
Demonstrated success leading complex technical projects and cross-functional initiatives.
Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks or an equivalent CAD platform.
Experience supporting manufacturing operations, customer-facing engineering activities, and product lifecycle management.
Experience troubleshooting complex equipment and production-related issues.
Advanced knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, design methodologies, and product development processes.
Ability to solve complex problems using analysis from multiple sources and competing requirements.
Strong project leadership and technical decision-making capabilities.
Knowledge of industry trends, competitive technologies, and engineering best practices.
Ability to influence stakeholders and work effectively across functions and organizational levels.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical reviews.
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, design for manufacturability (DFM), Bills of Materials (BOMs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and product lifecycle management.
Ability to work independently within broad objectives while exercising sound engineering judgment and accountability.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with strategic customers and resolving technically challenging field performance issues.
Experience with automation systems, sensors, controls, and integrated electromechanical products.
Experience utilizing ERP systems, preferably SAP.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, validation, implementation, and lifecycle support of complex mechanical systems, components, and assemblies for EPS products.
Apply advanced engineering principles and judgment to solve technical challenges and develop solutions that improve product performance, reliability, quality, manufacturability, and cost competitiveness.
Serve as a subject matter expert and technical resource across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, service, and commercial teams.
Lead engineering projects and workstreams from concept through commercialization, setting technical direction, identifying risks, coordinating resources, and executing project objectives.
Drive product and process improvements using root cause analysis, design reviews, data analysis, testing, and corrective and preventive actions.
Collaborate across functions to define requirements, evaluate technologies, and deliver solutions aligned with customer needs and business objectives.
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers and other team members, promoting knowledge sharing, engineering best practices, and professional development.
Partner with manufacturing and operations to support product launches, production readiness, product transfers, supplier qualification, and operational excellence initiatives.
Lead verification and validation activities to ensure products meet performance, quality, safety, regulatory, and customer requirements.
Support strategic customers and resolve complex product issues by analyzing information, balancing technical and business considerations, and recommending solutions.
Influence engineering standards, product strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives using industry knowledge, market awareness, and engineering best practices.
Build stakeholder consensus and communicate complex or sensitive technical information to diverse audiences.
Ensure engineering documentation is accurate and complete, including specifications, drawings, test plans, risk assessments, engineering changes, and product lifecycle records.