Senior Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

Ellsworth Adhesives•Sparks, NV

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Ellsworth Adhesives is a global, industry-leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesive manufacturer. This role is for a Senior Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer at Ellsworth Dispensing Solutions (EDS), located in Sparks, NV. The position is 100% on-site. The role serves as the senior technical contributor and project leader, responsible for the design, development, and optimization of complex mechanical systems. This individual will lead cross-functional efforts to translate customer requirements into robust, manufacturable, and scalable solutions, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, and performance objectives. The role owns design-to-manufacturability and product lifecycle outcomes across assigned projects, leveraging advanced CAD, simulation, PDM, and ERP tools. Additionally, the position provides technical leadership, drives problem-solving and continuous improvement, and mentors engineers to strengthen engineering capability and standards.

Requirements

5+ years of progressively responsible experience in mechanical and/or manufacturing engineering, including demonstrated leadership of complex projects or product lines
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college in Engineering or a closely related field required.
Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills, including advanced root cause analysis and data-driven decision making
Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, DFM)
Ability to define, document, and govern manufacturing processes, inspection plans, and validation protocols
Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and technically develop engineers and shop-floor team members
Strong knowledge of electronic components and electronic assemblies as they interface with mechanical systems
Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including leadership and customers
Proven capability to influence without authority and lead through technical expertise
Experience operating in or deploying ISO9001 or equivalent quality systems
Ability to lift 25 pounds, on occasion up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering or Business (MBA) preferred.
Other combinations of advanced education and equivalent experience may be considered.
Advanced SolidWorks certifications (CSWP, CSWE, CPPA, or equivalent), preferred
Engineering in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineering (PE), preferred

Responsibilities

Leads the creation and approval of complex engineering documentation including models, drawings, bills of materials, and quotes using CAD systems, PDM, and ERP software
Serves as technical lead on assigned projects, ensuring delivery of scope, schedule, cost, quality, and customer requirements
Drives design reviews, risk assessments, and cross-functional alignment for new and existing products
Translates customer requirements into manufacturable, reliable, and scalable engineering solutions
Owns and governs Bill of Material (BOM) structure and product configurations, ensuring accuracy, change control, and lifecycle management
Leads root cause analysis and corrective actions for product, process, and field performance issues, driving continuous improvement in design, manufacturability, safety, cost, and quality