Senior Mechanical Engineer

Mission Design & Automation•Holland, MI

10d•$85,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer who wants to make an impact. In this role, you'll lead the mechanical design of custom automated equipment from concept through installation, solve complex engineering challenges, mentor developing engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality systems on time and within budget. You'll have the opportunity to influence technical direction, improve engineering standards, and see your designs come to life. If you enjoy designing custom machinery, taking ownership of challenging projects, mentoring others, and turning ideas into solutions, we'd like to meet you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field OR equivalent technical experience
5 years of experience designing automation machinery systems
Proficient in SolidWorks (or equivalent 3D modeling software), AutoCAD (or equivalent), Microsoft Office, and typical machine design practices
Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems using sound engineering principles, analytical thinking, and data-driven decision-making
Proven experience leading engineering projects from concept through production, including managing schedules, priorities, and cross-functional collaboration
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams

Nice To Haves

Experience mentoring, coaching, and developing junior engineers
Experience with custom automation, machine design, or manufacturing systems

Responsibilities

Lead the mechanical design, development, and documentation of custom automated equipment from concept through startup, giving you ownership of the entire engineering process
Develop innovative, reliable, and cost-effective mechanical solutions that meet customer specifications, industry standards, and internal engineering best practices
Serve as the technical lead for assigned projects, making sound engineering decisions while identifying and mitigating technical risks throughout the project lifecycle
Have the opportunity to mentor, coach, and train entry-level and junior mechanical engineers by providing technical guidance, design reviews, and professional development opportunities
Review mechanical designs prepared by other engineers to ensure accuracy, manufacturability, quality, compliance with design standards, and adherence to customer requirements
Collaborate closely with Mechanical Engineering Management, Project Managers, Controls Engineers, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Assembly, Service, and other cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution
Communicate project status, technical challenges, design changes, and schedule impacts to management and project stakeholders in a timely and effective manner
Ensure assigned projects are completed within the approved scope of work, schedule, and budget while maintaining high standards of quality and customer satisfaction
Have the autonomy to make decisions and drive projects forward with minimal supervision
Document, evaluate, and communicate engineering changes, technical issues, and lessons learned to support continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and project planning meetings to improve product quality, reliability, manufacturability, and project execution.
Support the sales and quoting process by developing conceptual machine designs, evaluating technical feasibility, estimating engineering effort, and providing input on material costs and project risks
See your team’s designs come to life through machine startup, debugging, customer acceptance, and successful production implementation