Senior Mechanical Engineer

Position Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt

Location: Greater Atlanta Area (Hybrid flexibility possible case-by-case)

Travel Requirement: Approximately 30% (client and vendor sites)

Position Overview

A nationally recognized engineering and systems integration organization is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the design and delivery of complex manufacturing, packaging, and automated system projects. This role functions as a technical lead responsible for developing engineering deliverables, coordinating project execution, and ensuring solutions meet client requirements, regulatory standards, and performance expectations.

This is a hands-on engineering role with project ownership responsibilities. The individual will collaborate cross-functionally with internal engineering teams, project managers, vendors, and clients while guiding junior resources and supporting installation/start-up activities.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Technical Execution

• Develop process flow diagrams and mass balance calculations
• Create general arrangement layouts and equipment installation drawings
• Produce fabrication packages, system installation packages, and specifications
• Perform engineering calculations for utilities, pump sizing, and system design validation
• Review designs for compliance with codes, standards, and client requirements
• Interpret and generate technical documents, including:
• P&IDs
• Isometrics
• Equipment elevations and cut views
• Bills of materials
• Installation packages
• Benchmark drawings

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead engineering design efforts for assigned projects
• Manage project scope, schedules, and budgets to meet delivery commitments
• Coordinate internal teams and external partners
• Conduct project progress meetings with stakeholders and vendors
• Support procurement activities, including RFQs, vendor selection, and contract oversight
• Interface with accounting for project cost tracking and accuracy

Field & Implementation Support

• Lead field activities during installation and system start-up phases
• Troubleshoot design or integration issues on-site
• Ensure deliverables are technically sound and implementation-ready

Team Development & Process Improvement

• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff
• Review work products for accuracy and quality
• Drive internal operational improvements and engineering best practices

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering (required)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Experience

• 5–7 years of mechanical engineering experience in one or more of the following:
• Packaging systems
• Process manufacturing
• Automated production systems
• Industrial equipment design

Technical Skill Requirements

Design & CAD

• Strong 2D and 3D CAD experience (Autodesk environment preferred)
• Ability to edit layouts and integrate scanned model data
• Familiarity with Navisworks or similar tools

Manufacturing Systems Knowledge

Experience working within environments utilizing:

• Lean Six Sigma principles
• Just-In-Time manufacturing
• Total Productive Maintenance
• 5S / Kaizen / PDCA cycles

Industrial Automation Familiarity

Working knowledge of commonly used industrial devices, including:

• VFDs, servo drives, motor starters
• Pneumatics and solenoids
• Sensors, photo eyes, transmitters, and flow meters
• Safety systems (light curtains, interlocks, emergency stops)

Software

• Microsoft Office Suite
• MS Project
• AutoCAD or equivalent platforms

Core Competencies

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Independent problem-solving capability
• Collaborative team orientation
• Client-facing professionalism

Work Environment

• Combination of office and industrial/manufacturing environments
• May require walking, climbing ladders, or maneuvering around equipment while on-site
• Must comply with client facility safety and security requirements

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license required
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and project demands

Ideal Candidate Profile

The strongest candidates will be engineers who:

• Enjoy both the design and execution phases of projects
• Thrive in client-facing environments
• Prefer hands-on technical ownership rather than purely theoretical design roles
• Can balance technical depth with practical implementation realities