Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description:
We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support mechanical engineering design, project execution, manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives. The candidate will collaborate with engineering leadership, mentor junior engineers, and ensure high-quality designs and drawings are released to manufacturing and assembly.
Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in Mechanical Engineering team meetings to support and improve departmental operations.
• Collaborate with the Mechanical Engineering Manager and other Senior Mechanical Engineers.
• Support systems engineering activities, including approval drawing processes and equipment interfaces.
• Mentor Mechanical Engineers I and II to promote consistent designs and good manufacturing practices.
• Coach, review, and delegate work across large projects.
• Research, plan, develop, and design fabricated and purchased components, including motors, gearboxes, bearings, and structural materials.
• Create production drawings, including detail, assembly, weldment, installation, and modification drawings.
• Use the ERP system to release engineering information to Manufacturing.
• Support Fabrication and Assembly teams with troubleshooting.
• Travel to job sites as needed to gather project information.
• Provide customer support by phone, email, or web to troubleshoot designs and equipment.
• Support the Innovation Center team.

Key Requirements:

• Excellent proficiency in SolidWorks .
• Strong 2D CAD skills.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience mentoring junior mechanical engineers and supporting large projects.

Key Result Areas:

• Maintain or improve project budgets and schedules.
• Provide mentorship to Mechanical Engineers I and II.
• Ensure high-quality designs and drawings are released to manufacturing and assembly.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives while managing ongoing projects.
• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented departmental culture.