Senior Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Mechanical Engineer designs and modifies machines, systems, assemblies, and components while considering manufacturing feasibility, cost, and operational requirements. The role serves as a highly experienced engineer in assigned technical and functional areas and independently plans and executes work using sound engineering judgment to evaluate, select, adapt, and modify standard engineering techniques and procedures. The engineer develops conceptual designs and technical solutions, performs hands-on design and detailing, supports supplier and purchasing evaluations, and assesses design proposals for feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements. The role also specifies system components, investigates equipment failures, supports customers with design or performance issues, and collaborates on product and process improvements. The position plans and coordinates engineering work, prepares scopes, budgets, and schedules, and assigns and directs technical and non-technical staff on project-related tasks, but does not directly supervise associates. BW Converting is an alliance of companies that design, manufacture, and service converting and packaging machinery for industries including tissue, nonwovens, hygiene, bag converting, mailing, and printing. It is part of Barry-Wehmiller, a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (four-year) in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or a related technical field.
- At least 13 years of experience in manufacturing in an engineering role.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD, such as SolidWorks/PDM and/or Autodesk Inventor/Vault.
- Demonstrated experience completing projects and taking ownership.
- Ability to handle complex problems and refer only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the subject matter.
- Ability to travel up to 15% by air or car.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in hygiene, personal care, or roll converting industries.
- OEM experience in machine component design.
Responsibilities
- Create innovative conceptual designs, technical solutions, and assembly drawings.
- Perform hands-on design and detailing of machine parts and assemblies.
- Support purchasing in evaluating offers and suppliers.
- Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics.
- Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate design or application feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements.
- Specify system components or direct product modifications to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
- Investigate equipment failures and difficulties, diagnose faulty operation, and make recommendations to maintenance crews.
- Meet design deliverables for quality, cost, and scheduling.
- Maintain knowledge of technology upgrades, industry trends, and engineering resources to meet or exceed product development or customer requirements.
- Assist in resolving customer issues related to design or product performance.
- Collaborate to develop and improve products and engineering processes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Assign tasks to and direct other technical and non-technical staff related to technical projects and programs.
- Plan and coordinate detailed aspects of engineering work.
- Prepare scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
- Assist with proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering projects or programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
