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Lead Mechanical Engineer

USA-MS-Corinth💼 Full-time💰 $87,260–$107,780🗓 2026-07-28 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead capital and engineering projects up to $5M from concept through commercialization for tissue converting equipment and manufacturing processes.

Role type

Lead Mechanical Engineer (Manufacturing)

Builds

Tissue converting equipment and manufacturing processes

Domain

Consumer goods manufacturing (tissue products)

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

mechanical design, automation controls, project management, root-cause analysis, Lean manufacturing, asset management, machine safety compliance

Preferred skills

OEM equipment design, winding and web handling, external technical service supplier management, process technologies for tissue-making applications

Technologies

automation controls, Lean manufacturing principles

Responsibilities

Champion safety culture and EHS compliance, lead capital projects, design and optimize equipment/processes, troubleshoot complex technical issues, partner with operations and maintenance teams, develop innovative solutions for efficiency

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with project leadership

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