Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Pro Mach(Modern Packaging) is seeking a talented Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the mechanical development, redesign, and modernization of our food packaging machinery. You will play a pivotal role as the architect of the next generation of sanitary, modular, and high-performance equipment used in food production environments. This position requires deep expertise in mechanical design for automation, strong understanding of hygienic design principles, and the ability to create robust, manufacturable solutions tailored for washdown conditions and high-throughput packaging applications.

Requirements:

• Bachelor‘s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology (BSME or BSMET), or similar engineering or technical degree from an accredited four-year college or university or equivalent industry experience in mechanical design required.
• 10+ years‘ experience in mechanical design, preferably in packaging machinery, food processing equipment or industrial automation.
• Strong proficiency with 3D CAD tools (Inventor preferred).
• Proven experience with DFM/DFA, machine frames, pneumatics, filling, and sealing or capping systems
• Familiarity with sanitary/hygienic design requirements and materials suited for food-contact or washdown zones, as seen in 3-A and USDA Food Equipment Standards.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical testing, prototyping, and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of materials, machining, sheet metal fabrication, and mechanical tolerances.