Senior Mechanical Engineer

About the role

The senior mechanical engineer is responsible for supporting the development and execution of technical projects by applying systems engineering principles, collaborating cross-functionally, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. This role involves managing projects and ensuring accountability for all project deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout and design.
• Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, or drawings.
• Research / review customer specifications to understand requirements and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with project team members including design engineers, project engineers and project managers and customers to ensure project requirements are met.
• Work with design team to establish an engineering design plan and schedule for the project.
• Ensure design compliance with Aegis and customer standards.
• Research / review available as-built drawings.
• Research / review available architectural drawings.
• Travel to customer facilities to conduct site surveys and document as-built conditions.
• Utilize 3D CAD software (Revit) and/or AutoCAD to create and edit material handling system designs.
• Develop general arrangement drawings (high level equipment layouts).
• Produce mechanical installation detail drawings, including plan views, elevations, cross-sections and bills of materials.
• Specify components and materials required as per the design.
• Prepare specifications, designs, or sketches for machines, components, or materials as required.
• Check drawings and models and provide feedback to the design team.
• Make drawing corrections / revisions as needed to meet the project requirements.
• Report on drawing status on a regular cadence, maintaining the project schedule.
• Prepare drawing packages and transmittals for customer reviews.
• Attend trainings to enhance professional and technical knowledge.
• Mentor and inspire peers and junior team members.
• Help the team stay on track by supporting task execution and time management.
• Lead internal design reviews for assigned projects; bringing together representatives from multiple disciplines to review system design, identify risks, incorporate feedback, and support successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Drafting and Design or similar technical program.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in mechanical conveyor / installation design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and/or other 3D CAD software.
• Ability to lead projects with a few team members.
• Proficient in Windows operating system environment with working knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively both in writing and verbally.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a cross-functional / multi-disciplined team.
• Ability to work within deadlines; focus and perform work accurately.
• Experience mentoring junior team members.
• Able to recognize when additional expertise is needed and escalate appropriately.
• Willingness to travel, typically 15%.

Skills

• Systems engineering principles.
• Collaborative problem-solving.
• Project management.
• Design and drafting software proficiency (AutoCAD, Revit).
• Communication skills (written and verbal).
• Teamwork and leadership.
• Time management and prioritization.
• Customer-focused approach.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Health insurance.
• 401k.
• Paid time off.
• 10 Company Holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.