Senior Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Mechanical Engineer at Engineered Corrosion Solutions (ECS) participates in designing and developing new products, supporting current product lines, and leading process improvement initiatives in product development. The role collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, sales, customers, purchasing, and quality throughout the product life cycle, and contributes to quality improvement and cost-saving initiatives. The position leads technical projects from concept through implementation, mentors engineers, develops new product concepts and engineering solutions, and helps identify patentable technologies. It also supports continuous improvement, integrates vendor-supplied components, and designs products for manufacturability, reliability, operability, maintainability, and compliance with applicable safety standards. The engineer creates 3D models and assemblies, leads engineering documentation, helps establish team processes and objectives, communicates project updates, facilitates design reviews, and provides technical support across business functions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
- 5–8 years of mechanical design and product development experience, preferably in industrial or manufacturing environments.
- 5–8 years of experience with CAD software; SolidWorks and/or Inventor preferred.
- Ability to develop concepts into practical engineering solutions through analysis and engineering calculations.
- Knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, and CE standards.
- Familiarity with engineering materials, fabrication methods, and manufacturing processes.
- Understanding of engineering economics and cost-conscious design principles.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and contribute effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading or contributing to new product development projects.
- Experience designing or working with compressed air systems.
- Proficiency using FEA and/or CFD analysis tools to validate and optimize designs.
- Experience in the fire prevention, fire protection, or related safety equipment industry.
Responsibilities
- Lead large-scale technical projects from concept through implementation, ensuring solutions meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Mentor and support fellow engineers with technical guidance.
- Initiate, define, and develop new product concepts, system architectures, and engineering solutions.
- Identify and develop patentable technologies and intellectual property.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives in the product development process.
- Specify, evaluate, select, and integrate vendor-supplied components into product designs.
- Design products and systems for manufacturability, reliability, operability, maintainability, and compliance with applicable safety standards.
- Create and maintain detailed 3D models, components, and assemblies that meet design requirements and performance specifications.
- Lead development and completion of engineering documentation, including drawings, bills of materials, specifications, P&IDs, and related project files.
- Help establish, implement, and improve team processes, best practices, and engineering objectives.
- Communicate project status, technical updates, and recommendations to team members, leadership, and stakeholders.
- Initiate, facilitate, and participate in design reviews.
- Provide engineering expertise and support to operations, manufacturing, sales, service, and other internal stakeholders.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to solve engineering challenges and deliver products aligned with organizational goals.
- Contribute to quality improvement and cost-saving initiatives.
Benefits
- 10% annual incentive opportunity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
