Sr. Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Mechanical Engineer completes mechanical design and development of custom automated manufacturing equipment, from concept through installation support. The role works closely with project managers, controls engineers, manufacturing personnel, and customers to create robust, cost-effective machine designs that meet performance, schedule, and budget objectives. Projects may include automated assembly systems, test equipment, material handling and feeding systems, robotics applications, servo-driven machinery, pneumatic systems, and other custom manufacturing solutions. The position combines engineering fundamentals with practical machine-design experience and a focus on delivering high-quality solutions. The engineer develops machine designs and documentation, performs engineering calculations, selects components, and evaluates alternatives for performance, cost, manufacturability, reliability, and maintainability. The role also supports project planning and ownership, cross-functional design and build activities, installation and troubleshooting, and continuous improvement and quality-system requirements. This is a full-time position with typical hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Overtime may be required as needed at the direction of the Mechanical Engineering Manager. Occasional travel is required with reasonable notice for project startup, evaluation, installation, training, and service work.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent experience will also be considered.
- Minimum of 5 years of machine design experience in automation, special machinery, manufacturing equipment, or related industries.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD software.
- Strong understanding of machine design principles, including mechanisms, power transmission, pneumatics, and automated systems.
- Ability to perform engineering calculations and technical analysis.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with automated assembly equipment, robotics, material handling systems, or test equipment.
- Knowledge of machine shop practices, fabrication methods, and manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities
- Develop complete machine designs from proposals, customer requirements, concepts, sketches, and specifications.
- Create 3D models, assemblies, detailed drawings, and bills of material using SolidWorks.
- Perform engineering calculations related to strength, motion, force, power transmission, pneumatics, hydraulics, and other machine functions.
- Select machine components, including servos, gearboxes, bearings, actuators, sensors, pneumatic devices, and other purchased products.
- Ensure designs meet customer requirements, applicable standards, and internal engineering practices.
- Evaluate design alternatives to optimize performance, cost, manufacturability, reliability, and maintainability.
- Design tooling, fixtures, mechanisms, and automation systems for custom manufacturing equipment.
- Participate with Project Managers in defining schedules, budgets, and engineering resource requirements.
- Deliver designs that meet project milestones, customer expectations, and budget objectives.
- Develop accurate estimates to complete and communicate project status regularly.
- Identify, document, and support scope changes and associated cost impacts.
- Support project reviews and design reviews throughout the project lifecycle.
- Work with controls engineers to define machine sequences, control requirements, I/O devices, and electrical interfaces.
- Collaborate with fabrication, assembly, and debug teams during machine build and integration.
- Support installation, startup, service, and troubleshooting activities as needed.
- Coordinate with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders on technical requirements and design solutions.
- Support engineering standards, best practices, and departmental initiatives.
- Participate in Lean and continuous improvement activities.
- Follow ISO 9001 quality procedures and engineering documentation requirements.
- Contribute to the development and sharing of engineering knowledge across the organization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
