Principal Mechanical Engineer
Core
Lead mechanical engineering expertise and technical support across multiple facilities to meet manufacturing, quality, safety, reliability, and cost goals.
Role type
Principal Mechanical Engineer (Utilities and Process Equipment SME)
Builds
Mechanical design of utilities and process equipment, systems, troubleshooting, and optimization
Domain
Food & Beverage manufacturing / Mechanical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical engineering design, bulk solids material handling, conveyor systems, liquid/slurry material movement, high inertia rotating equipment, boilers, air compressors, cogeneration systems, tanks, silos, pressure vessels, strength of materials, machine design, fluid mechanics, materials of construction, equipment sizing, failure analysis, project evaluation, multi-disciplinary team leadership, knowledge management, engineering standards development
Preferred skills
multi-site or global experience, extensive plant manufacturing experience
Technologies
mechanical design tools, knowledge management systems
Responsibilities
Conduct engineering studies and develop mechanical system specifications; evaluate and review equipment designs for compliance; lead multi-disciplinary teams to solve complex mechanical problems; author and disseminate engineering standards; mentor early-career engineers; drive EHSSQ compliance and best-in-class technology adoption
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership