Senior Mechanical Sustaining Engineer

Packsize • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

The Senior Mechanical Sustaining Engineer provides technical and project leadership for Packsize’s value engineering efforts. This role helps lead a small team of engineers while remaining hands-on in value engineering work. The position is accountable for planning, prioritizing, and delivering measurable cost-reduction initiatives across machine platforms.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical design and sustaining engineering
• Demonstrated leadership experience in technical or project-based roles
• Proven track record of delivering measurable BOM and lifecycle cost reductions
• Strong project management and cross-functional coordination skills
• Expert-level proficiency in 3D CAD and engineering change processes

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to electrical systems, sensors, PLCs, and general industrial controls
• Experience working directly with suppliers and contract manufacturers
• Background in modular product platforms or configurable machine systems
• Hands-on prototyping and machine build experience

Responsibilities

• Lead and prioritize value engineering initiatives across multiple machine platforms
• Analyze machine architectures for standardization, simplification, and reuse opportunities
• Drive modularity and platform thinking across mechanical and electro-mechanical systems
• Provide technical leadership and direction to other engineers
• Own project planning, execution, and reporting of cost-reduction initiatives
• Perform system-level design trade studies balancing cost, performance, reliability, and serviceability
• Partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Manufacturing, Service, Quality, and Supply Chain
• Review and approve engineering changes and ensure proper ECO/ECN execution
• Mentor engineers in design-to-cost, DFM/DFA, and value engineering methodologies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees