Senior Mechanical Engineer

About the role

Ossid LLC, Powered by Pro Mach, is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer for food and medical device packaging machinery. The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will lead the design and development of custom and standard packaging machinery for new designs as well as providing product improvement support for existing designs, overseeing projects from concept through final testing and customer delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage packaging machine design projects from concept through final testing following Ossid's Engineering Development Process and Stage Gate Process while adhering to project scope and timeline requirements.
• Lead the development of 3D CAD models, layouts, BOMs and detailed drawings for mechanical systems and assemblies.
• Lead design efforts while working closely with peers, Product Line Managers, manufacturing, assembly technicians, electrical/controls engineering, and service teams to ensure design integrity, manufacturability, and ease of maintenance.
• Actively seek and incorporate feedback from colleagues, manufacturing, and testing teams to improve designs and processes.
• Oversee prototype build, debug, and final machine testing; incorporate feedback from manufacturing and testing into final designs.
• Ensure all design activities meet Ossid's documentation standards, design reviews, and stage gate requirements.
• Contribute to design standards and recommend process improvements to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Analyze and evaluate competitive products for best application use.
• Participate in machinery assembly testing to identify and solve improvements needed to satisfy customer requirements.
• Apply all defined safety requirements.
• Coordinate and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Lead cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• 7+ years of mechanical design experience in packaging machinery, industrial equipment, or related capital equipment industry.
• Proven experience managing projects through formal development processes (Stage Gate, VA/VE, or other similar Engineering Development processes).
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and PDM/Data Management systems.
• Solid understanding of machine controls components (motors, drives, sensors, pneumatics, HMIs, PLC interfaces) and their impact on mechanical design.
• Strong hands-on experience with manufacturing processes, fabrication methods, and design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent computer skills, 3D CAD as well as Microsoft Office products.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and adaptable to work independently or within a team.
• Comprehensive knowledge of machine and tooling design.
• Positive attitude.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented aptitudes.

Skills

• Well-disciplined engineering principles and standards.
• Simulation and material analysis experience.
• Desire to be hands on with machinery and equipment.
• GD&T experience.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems and multi-level BOM structures.

Benefits

There's no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career. In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. The education and experience you bring to a role with us matter. Placement within our salary range is determined based upon years of directly relatable experience for your position. These components, along with local and national compensation survey data, contribute to deciding a candidate's potential starting rate of pay. Total compensation includes your pay, potential short-term incentive opportunities, comprehensive medical/dental/vision programs, as well as life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off programs, a retirement savings plan with a company match, and a wellness program. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment!

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position.