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Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to lead and manage complex mechanical design projects for custom packaging machinery and systems. This role involves providing technical expertise, supporting cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement in design and manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will possess high-level engineering aptitude, experience with mechanical design, and a strong understanding of pneumatics, CAD, troubleshooting (root cause), and risk assessments. Heavy documentation, design reports, and manual writing are also key components of this role.

Responsibilities

+ Lead detailed mechanical design projects for custom packaging machinery and systems.

+ Provide technical support to the sales team in developing layout drawings and high-level quotes that meet engineering specifications.

+ Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are feasible and aligned with production capabilities; assist in selecting materials and processes.

+ Offer technical guidance to aftermarket, service, and installation technicians, with potential for on-site support.

+ Implement best practices for design for assembly, ensuring machinery is easy to assemble and maintain.

+ Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, including specifications, design reports, and user manuals.

+ Create mathematically verified concepts to resolve packaging challenges, including material analysis, stress/strain, vibration, and pneumatic expectations.

+ Evaluate and select components that meet the technical and physical constraints outlined in project scopes.

+ Design within safety constraints and conduct design risk assessments for verification and documentation.

+ Design new or specialized integrations/modifications according to established specifications regarding size, capacities, and performance.

+ Collaborate with engineering teams, project management, and key stakeholders to address and resolve manufacturing, design, and quality issues, ensuring continuous improvement of processes and methods.

+ Lead design optimization projects to enhance overall design efficiency.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field and 7+ years of experience; a master’s degree is a plus.

+ Experience with manufacturing processes, industry standards, and regulations in packaging machinery.

+ Familiarity with sanitary design concepts for food production and packaging machines is preferred.

+ Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and Vault or equivalent in other similar software.

+ Experience in pneumatic system design is a plus.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to conduct root cause analysis.

+ Experience with hydraulic pumps, skid, troubleshooting, vibration analysis, FEA analysis, assembly, routings, pneumatics, and GD&T.

Work Environment

This position is primarily office-based but requires the ability to confirm the status of parts in progress in the shop. While interacting with the shop, the employee may be exposed to fumes, heat, and airborne particles. The noise level in the shop is moderately loud. The use of safety equipment, including but not limited to safety glasses and safety toe work shoes, is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.67 - $50.48/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sturtevant,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

+ Hiring diverse talent

+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.