Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead and manage complex mechanical design projects for custom packaging machinery and systems. This role requires providing technical expertise, supporting cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement in design and manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will possess a high-level engineering aptitude and experience in mechanical design, CAD, troubleshooting, and risk assessments. Pneumatics knowledge is a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed mechanical design projects for custom packaging machinery and systems.
• Provide technical support to the sales team in developing layout drawings and high-level quotes that meet engineering specifications.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are feasible and aligned with production capabilities; assist in selecting materials and processes.
• Offer technical guidance to aftermarket, service, and installation technicians, with potential for on-site support.
• Implement best practices for design for assembly, ensuring machinery is easy to assemble and maintain.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, including specifications, design reports, and user manuals.
• Create mathematically verified concepts to resolve packaging challenges, including material analysis, stress/strain, vibration, and pneumatic expectations.
• Evaluate and select components that meet the technical and physical constraints outlined in project scopes.
• Design within safety constraints and conduct design risk assessments for verification and documentation.
• Design new or specialized integrations/modifications according to established specifications regarding size, capacities, and performance.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, project management, and key stakeholders to address and resolve manufacturing, design, and quality issues, ensuring continuous improvement of processes and methods.
• Lead design optimization projects to enhance overall design.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field and 7+ years of experience; a master’s degree is a plus.
• Experience with manufacturing processes, industry standards, and regulations in packaging machinery.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and Vault or equivalent software.
• Experience in pneumatic system design.

Work Environment

This is an office-based position with the ability to confirm the status of parts in progress in the shop. While interacting with the shop, the employee may be exposed to fumes, heat, and airborne particles, with the noise level being moderately loud. Safety equipment such as safety glasses and safety toe work shoes is required during shop interactions.