Senior Mechanical Engineer

Team: 10207

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: onsite

What you will get to do:

Lead the mechanical design of custom drying systems in SolidWorks, from concept through production release.
Serve as the technical owner of the company's mill technology, accountable for all aspects of its mechanical design.
Develop detailed 3D models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings to production-ready standards.
Collaborate with electrical and controls engineering to ensure seamless system integration.
Identify and engage with suppliers for quoting off-the-shelf and custom-designed parts.
Provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle, including design reviews, risk assessments, and troubleshooting.
Engage directly with customers and stakeholders to understand requirements, present solutions, and incorporate feedback.
Support build, testing, and commissioning activities as needed, including travel to customer or vendor sites.
Mentor junior mechanical engineers and review their design work for technical soundness and manufacturability.
Partner with Operations on design-for-manufacture, documentation control, and project schedule commitments within the company's project process.

What will make you successful:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field from an accredited university.
Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks, including design library development, complex assemblies, and surfacing.
Strong problem-solving abilities and a track record of delivering innovative, pragmatic engineering solutions.
Minimum of 10 years of experience designing custom industrial process systems and machines.
High emotional intelligence, with the ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and executive leadership.
Experience with machine design, high-speed rotating machinery, and milling / drying operations and / or food processing.
Solid understanding of control systems and how they integrate with mechanical designs.
Experience specifying and quoting with suppliers.