Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager

Lead the development of robust and scalable mechanical design practices for custom converting, packaging, and coating machinery and automation

Champion DFM principles across all projects to reduce cost, lead time, and complexity

Expand team capability in engineering analysis while ensuring it is not over-applied

Identify technical and execution risks early in the design phase and drive proactive mitigation plans

Drive consistency in design standards while maintaining flexibility for unique or outlier projects

Provide hands-on technical guidance and design reviews for complex or high-risk systems

Implement lessons learned and feedback loops from design, machine assembly, debug, and field performance

Participate and contribute within the Operations and Engineering leadership team, enabling tactical decisions and strategic planning while solving problems

Develop and maintain strong relations across engineering, production, sales, business, manufacturing, and people & culture departments

Represent and advocate for mechanical engineering team throughout the company

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field

10+ years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in custom machinery, automation, or capital equipment

3+ years in a leadership or managerial role

Strong background in:

Machine design

DFM and manufacturing processes (machining, fabrication, assembly)

Engineering analysis (FEA and/or hand calculations)

Demonstrated ability to deliver complex engineering projects that meet schedule and budget

Proven track record of identifying and mitigating technical and project risks early

Familiarity with cost estimation and project financials

Experience implementing or improving engineering standards and workflows

Strong CAD proficiency (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar)

Full time, exempt

Normal office environment

Travel less than 10%

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.