Systems Engineer, Mechanical Equipment

Globe Machine Manufacturing•Tacoma, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Globe Machine Manufacturing is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead the design and execution of mechanical equipment solutions and manage and develop a team of engineers. The position combines hands-on engineering with strategic leadership, guiding mechanical design, ensuring technical excellence, and delivering complex industrial equipment that meets customer, manufacturing, and commercial requirements. The role is located in Tacoma, Washington, and works closely with Project Management, Operations, Controls, and Sales. The Systems Engineer leads and mentors mechanical engineers focused on capital equipment and material handling systems; provides technical direction, design oversight, and coaching; and supports workload planning, resource allocation, and project prioritization. The role oversees designs for conveyors, stackers, and other industrial equipment used in heavy manufacturing, reviewing and approving designs, calculations, layouts, and specifications to ensure performance, safety, manufacturability, and cost targets are met. The position also leads complex technical problem-solving and root-cause analysis, guides decisions related to materials, mechanisms, structural integrity, and system performance, and supports installation planning and field or commissioning challenges as needed. The engineer collaborates across the organization to support project schedules and budgets, production-ready designs, and technical scoping and customer requirements. The role drives engineering best practices, standards, documentation, and improvements to design processes, tools, and workflows.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
At least 7 years of experience designing industrial machinery, capital equipment, or material handling systems.
Proven experience leading or managing mechanical engineering teams.
Strong background in mechanical design for heavy industrial applications.
Proficiency with CAD tools such as Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar.
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Nice To Haves

Experience with conveyors, stackers, or large material moving systems.
Exposure to automation, controls, or integrated manufacturing systems.
Experience working in OEM or custom equipment environments.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes and design-for-manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical engineers focused on capital equipment and material handling systems.
Provide technical direction, design oversight, and coaching across projects.
Support workload planning, resource allocation, and project prioritization.
Oversee mechanical design of conveyors, stackers, and other industrial equipment used in heavy manufacturing.
Review and approve designs, calculations, layouts, and specifications.
Ensure designs meet performance, safety, manufacturability, and cost targets.
Lead complex technical problem-solving and root-cause analysis.
Guide engineering decisions related to materials, mechanisms, structural integrity, and system performance.
Support installation planning and resolve field or commissioning challenges as needed.
Partner with Project Management to support schedules, budgets, and project execution.
Collaborate with Operations and Manufacturing to ensure designs are production ready.
Work with Sales and customer-facing teams on technical scoping and customer requirements.
Drive engineering best practices, standards, and documentation.
Improve design processes, tools, and workflows to support scalability and quality.