Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

About the role

The Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer will develop mechanical and electromechanical dispensers from concept through commercialization, focusing on reliable, manufacturable, and user-friendly product solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business leaders, project engineers, electrical/test engineers, quality, and industrial design, and influence the evolution of products for Georgia-Pacific's business-to-business brands.

Responsibilities

• Develop product designs and provide ongoing technical support for electromechanical devices across the product lifecycle (concept → commercialization → end of life).
• Create and iterate 3D CAD models and 2D drawings (SolidWorks preferred) for parts and assemblies, primarily injection-molded plastic components.
• Lead design for manufacturing (DFM) guidance and manage technical interactions with outsourced and international contract manufacturers.
• Generate and maintain full documentation packages and manage release into the company documentation system.
• Create and manage mechanical BOMs and drive engineering changes through release.
• Develop and execute product validation and verification plans; perform simulated use testing and troubleshoot product issues.
• Apply engineering analysis (FMEA, tolerance analysis, FEA, DOE, statistical analysis) to minimize build/test cycles and ensure robust designs.
• Work cross-functionally with business, quality, electrical/test, and industrial design teams to meet product requirements for safety, quality, performance, and cost.
• Take ownership of development tasks and drive timely completion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years’ experience in product design engineering (mechanical/electromechanical products) from concept to commercialization.
• Proficiency with 3D solid modeling and 2D drawing generation (SolidWorks preferred).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and logical/analytical problem-solving skills.
• Experience preparing validation/verification plans and technical documentation.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise designing plastic parts for injection molding and high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience with sheet metal design.
• Consumer products design experience, including innovation activities (customer research, conceptualization).
• Experience working with international contract manufacturers.
• Familiarity applying FEA, DOE, FMEA, tolerance analysis, and statistical methods to product development.
• Experience with product cost management and DFM practices.
• Proficiency with project tracking tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Workfront, etc.).

Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and quality standards.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.