Senior Mechanical Engineer

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical expertise across single or multiple plant areas.
• Lead continuous improvement, corrective action activities, and projects.
• Offer technical support to internal customers.
• Manage projects including new machine installations and upgrades ($50K-$5M scope).
• Analyze project requirements, address design parameters and engineering challenges to deliver accurate, timely, and budgeted solutions.
• Oversee project workflow, supporting internal and external resources for on-time delivery, quality standards, and budget adherence.
• Ensure compliance with all safety objectives and legal requirements.
• Monitor and evaluate existing systems, processes, and technologies; recommend modifications to improve quality and efficiency.
• Serve as mechanical lead through all project phases: design, fabrication, implementation, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), commissioning, and daily operation.

Engineering Duties

• Develop and manage engineering drawings using Autodesk products (AutoCAD Mechanical, Inventor, Vault).
• Create and finalize designs meeting project scope, safety requirements, Bill of Materials, and spare parts needs.
• Collaborate with vendors and manage external contractors for installations.
• Conduct project/equipment risk assessments and implement safety countermeasures.
• Perform machine FAT, startup, and commissioning.

Required Skills

• 3D modeling experience (SolidWorks, Inventor).
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic and conveying systems.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills

• Mfg environment experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Inventor.
• Solid background in machine design.
• Critical thinking and exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, resourceful, highly motivated mindset suited to high-output environments.

Pay

$100,000 - $120,000/year + 10% annual target bonus.

Schedule

Spend approximately 80% of time on the production floor in high-temperature, high-noise environments (hearing protection required) around moving equipment and heavy machinery, 10% at a desk on computer, and 10% in meetings.