Senior Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
Delta ModTech is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer to transform customer requirements and concepts into production-ready designs for custom web converting, coating, and automation systems. The engineer works closely with cross-functional teams and customers, leading complex mechanical design efforts from concept through implementation. Success requires strong mechanical aptitude and engineering judgment, the ability to navigate ambiguity and make sound technical decisions, effective communication under pressure, and ownership of customer-focused solutions. The role also calls for humility, curiosity, follow-through, and a servant-leadership mindset. The position is full-time, exempt, and on-site in a normal office environment. Core office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Travel is less than 10%. The role reports to the Mechanical Engineering Manager.
Requirements
- 10+ years of mechanical design or automation design experience, with demonstrated mechanical aptitude in custom machinery, motion systems, web handling, converting, coating, packaging, or related equipment.
- 5+ years leading technical work, mentoring engineers, coordinating design teams, or owning major design packages to deliver projects on time and on budget.
- High proficiency in 3D modeling and CAD software, including the ability to create machine layouts, assemblies, detailed part drawings, and accurate documentation for custom automation systems.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD 2D.
- Ability to apply engineering judgment, hand calculations, and appropriate analysis methods to validate designs when risk, performance, safety, cost, or uncertainty call for more than experience-based decision-making.
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
- Positive teamwork orientation, customer/client focus, mechanical aptitude, insatiable curiosity, innovation, problem solving, high personal drive and ownership, spatial awareness, and clear verbal and written communication under pressure.
- Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including frequent lifting or moving of objects up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of objects up to 25 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Work with applications engineers, electrical engineers, project managers, process engineers, technicians, and mechanical engineers to refine project scope and develop design concepts.
- Communicate directly with customers in a clear, professional, and consultative manner.
- Execute complex mechanical engineering work independently and lead 1–5 mechanical engineers when coordinated design ownership is needed.
- Design high-speed, accurate web-handling systems and precision components, drawing on experience in coating, converting, web handling, machine automation, or packaging.
- Design machine layouts, custom assemblies, and mechanical parts from sketches, quotes, user requirement specifications, and other instructions using Inventor 3D CAD and AutoCAD 2D.
- Produce machine layout and assembly drawings, part detail drawings, bills of material, and related design documentation.
- Select qualified vendors for purchased mechanical parts such as bearings, fittings, fasteners, sensors, and valves.
- Procure and integrate purchased process components such as vision systems, printers, lasers, and drying systems.
- Lead internal and external technical design reviews, conference calls, and meetings.
- Participate in system assembly, debugging, and runoff on the production floor to validate design intent and improve machine design quality.
- Manage project scope, resources, schedules, machine costs, communication, risks, and mitigation plans to meet objectives and timelines.
- Pursue personal and professional development through R&D projects, trade shows, training, department and company initiatives, and subject-matter expertise development.
- Model and uphold Delta ModTech’s values in engineering work, customer interactions, project decisions, and team collaboration.
- Perform other duties and activities as required; responsibilities may change with or without notice.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Life insurance
- Health savings account (HSA) with up to $500 annual match for high-deductible health plans
- 401(k) match
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
