Senior Mechanical Engineer

Summary

The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the design and modification of machines, systems, assemblies, and components, with consideration for manufacturing feasibility, cost, and operational requirements. This role serves as a highly experienced engineer within assigned technical and functional areas and independently plans and executes work requiring sound engineering judgment in the evaluation, selection, adaptation, and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Create innovative conceptual designs, technical solutions, and assembly drawings.
• Perform hands-on design and detailing of machine parts and assemblies.
• Support purchasing in evaluating offers and suppliers.
• Read and interprets blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics.
• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
• Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
• Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew.
• Meet design deliverables for quality, cost, and scheduling.
• Maintain knowledge of technology upgrades, industry trends, and engineering resources to meet or exceed product development or customer requirements.
• Assist in solving customer issues related to design or product performance.
• Collaborate to develop and improve products and engineering processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assigns tasks to and directs other technical and non-technical staff related to technical projects and programs. Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of the engineering work. Prepares scopes, budgets, and/or schedules for assignments. Assists with proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering projects or programs.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (4-year) in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or related technical field required.
• A minimum of 13 years of experience in manufacturing in an engineering role.
• Experience in hygiene, personal care, or roll converting industries is a plus.
• Proficient in 3D CAD (SolidWorks/PDM and/or Autodesk Inventor/Vault).
• OEM experience in machine component design is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Demonstrated project completion experience and ownership.
• Ability to handle complex problems and refer only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.
• Ability to travel up to 15% by air or car.

Competences

• Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Resourcefulness- Adapts to changing circumstances and priorities; effectively copes with unexpected interruptions, delays, and demands.
• Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Plans and Aligns – Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Action-Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Leadership Responsibility

This position does not directly supervise other associates.

Work Environment/physical Demands

• Typically sits, grasps items and performs keyboarding for frequent operation of a computer.
• Stand, walk, bend, reach or otherwise move about regularly.
• Lift, move, or otherwise transfer items up to 40 lbs. occasionally, >20 lbs. frequently.
• Occasional exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards.
• Travel by air or car occasionally.