Corporate Mechanical Engineer - Capital Projects

About the role

The Gund Company is seeking a hands-on, curious, and driven Corporate Mechanical Engineer - Capital Projects to help design, improve, and implement manufacturing equipment and processes across multiple facilities. This role partners with engineering, operations, and plant teams to support high-impact manufacturing engineering and capital equipment projects from concept through installation, commissioning, and startup, improving equipment performance and strengthening manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Support capital equipment projects, including specifications, RFPs, vendor bids, installation, commissioning, and startup
• Create CAD/SolidWorks drawings, layouts, and equipment design packages
• Help design and improve mechanical systems, tooling, fixtures, CNC-related processes, and manufacturing processes
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and identify practical improvement opportunities
• Support project charters, business cases, budgets, schedules, and ROI tracking
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across manufacturing, engineering, and operations
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering environment
• CAD/SolidWorks experience with drawings, layouts, tooling, fixtures, or equipment design packages
• Exposure to capital equipment, tooling, fabrication, CNC, automation, or mechanical system design
• Hands-on experience supporting or leading capital equipment projects, including equipment specification, vendor selection, budget management, installation, commissioning, and startup
• Strong problem-solving, organization, and communication skills
• Interest in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement
• A self-starter mindset with a desire to grow, contribute, and make an impact

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Profit Sharing Program
• 401(k) with a 50% company match on up to 6% of employee contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability coverage
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Exposure to engineering projects across multiple manufacturing facilities

Our Culture

Our guiding principle is simple: Take Care of Each Other. Take Care of the Customer. Take Care of the Business. We are a team of practical problem-solvers who value collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.