Senior Mechanical Engineer

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.