Senior Mechanical Engineer
Core
Lead the design and development of custom and standard packaging machinery for food and medical device applications, overseeing projects from concept through final testing and customer delivery.
Role type
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Builds
Automated manufacturing systems including horizontal thermoform, fill, and seal machinery, automatic weighing and labeling systems, high speed tray sealing, and tray overwrap equipment.
Domain
Industrial automation / Food and medical device packaging machinery
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
3D CAD (SolidWorks), PDM/Data Management systems, machine controls components (motors, drives, sensors, pneumatics, HMIs, PLC interfaces), manufacturing processes, design for manufacturability (DFM), machine and tooling design, GD&T, MRP/ERP systems, multi-level BOM structures
Preferred skills
Simulation and material analysis, hands-on machinery experience
Technologies
SolidWorks, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Manage packaging machine design projects from concept through final testing following Engineering Development Process and Stage Gate Process; 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; Oversee prototype build, debug, and final machine testing; Analyzes and evaluates competitive products for best application use; Participates in machinery assembly testing to identify and solve improvements needed to satisfy customer requirements; Processes ECNs and other engineering documents required to maintain databases and other support records.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC