Sr. Engineer, Mechanical
Corning•Charlotte, NC
•$83,134 - $114,310•Onsite
About The Position
The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer designs and develops mechanical systems that transition advanced technologies from R&D into scalable, production-ready manufacturing. This role converts early-stage concepts into robust mechanical designs for automation systems, tooling, fixtures, custom equipment, and precision assemblies, supporting the full design lifecycle from concept through pilot, NPI, technology transfer, and manufacturing deployment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of mechanical design experience in manufacturing, automation, industrial equipment, or capital equipment environments
- Experience designing mechanisms, structural assemblies, and precision components intended for production use
- Experience supporting technology transfer, NPI, production scale-up, and production readiness from R&D or pilot environments
- Proficiency in 3D CAD and detailed drawing tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, Siemens NX, Autodesk Inventor, or equivalent
- Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams
- Experience managing design documentation in PDM/PLM systems and through ECO/ECR change processes
- Ability to travel up to 50% domestically, with occasional international travel
Nice To Haves
- 8+ years of relevant experience; advanced degree may be considered in lieu of some experience
- MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
- Strong experience with GD&T, tolerance analysis, DFM/DFA/DFMA, FMEA, FEA, and design validation processes
- Background in industrial automation, motion control, mechatronics, pneumatic/hydraulic systems, or high-throughput manufacturing equipment
- Experience with PDM/PLM platforms such as Windchill, Teamcenter, or Enovia
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and structured NPI processes
Responsibilities
- Design mechanical components, assemblies, automation systems, tooling, fixtures, and custom equipment for advanced manufacturing applications
- Apply DFM/DFA principles to develop robust, serviceable, cost-effective, and scalable designs
- Partner with mechanical, process, controls, manufacturing, and quality teams to deliver integrated production-ready solutions
- Support technology transfer, pilot builds, NPI, and production scale-up from R&D into manufacturing
- Perform tolerance stack-up analysis, apply GD&T, and select appropriate materials for machined parts, sheet metal, weldments, and precision assemblies
- Manage design documentation, BOMs, revisions, and ECO/ECR processes within PDM/PLM systems
- Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, design validation, and continuous improvement as systems are deployed and optimized
- Partner with suppliers, machine shops, contract manufacturers, and integrators to support manufacturability, cost, and supplier qualification activities
Benefits
- Company-wide bonuses
- Long-term incentives
- 100% company-paid pension benefit
- Matching contributions to 401(k) savings plan
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Family building support
- Fitness
- Company-paid life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disease management programs
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Recognition program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
