Mechanical Engineer II

An industry-leading manufacturer of automated packaging equipment is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to join its engineering team in Sarasota, Florida. This position is ideal for a hands‑on, driven engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced OEM environment and enjoys designing highly customized automated machinery from concept through production.

This role will focus on the design and development of complex packaging equipment, mechanical assemblies, pneumatic systems, and automation‑related machinery used by customers across the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care, and industrial manufacturing sectors.

The ideal candidate is an energetic, accountable engineer who takes ownership of projects, collaborates effectively across functions, and is eager to contribute to innovative machinery solutions.

Location: Sarasota, FL (Onsite)

Relocation Assistance Available

Salary: $115,000 - $135,000

• Design and develop automated packaging machinery and mechanical systems from concept through production release.
• Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and engineering drawings using Inventor, Solid Works, and AutoCAD.
• Generate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, and technical documentation.
• Design sheet metal, machined components, mechanical assemblies, and pneumatic systems.
• Support new product development initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, purchasing, service, and sales teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Process and implement Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement engineering solutions to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Support prototype development, testing, and validation activities.
• Review vendor proposals and technical quotations for components and assemblies.
• Ensure designs meet customer requirements, regulatory standards, and company engineering specifications.
• Maintain drawing databases and documentation control systems.
• Interface directly with customers, suppliers, and external partners when required.

• 4-6+ years of mechanical engineering experience designing manufacturing machinery in an OEM environment.
• Strong experience designing custom machinery, automation equipment, or packaging systems.
• Proficiency with Inventor and/or Solid Works
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• Strong AutoCAD skills and experience creating detailed engineering documentation.
• Experience generating BOMs, fabrication drawings, and assembly documentation.
• Ability to independently manage complex mechanical design projects with minimal supervision.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, pneumatics, fabrication methods, and manufacturing processes.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME).
• Experience designing complex automated packaging or material handling equipment.
• Background supporting machinery from concept through manufacturing and field deployment.
• Experience coordinating across engineering, manufacturing, service, and supply chain functions.
• Knowledge of machine design best practices, reliability improvements, and design‑for‑manufacturing principles.
• Exposure to pouching, cartoning, flexible packaging, thermoforming, or other packaging machinery applications.

• Primarily onsite in Sarasota, Florida.
• Occasional travel may be required to support customer installations, testing, or project activities.
• Typical business hours with flexibility based on project demands and deadlines.

• Join a growing engineering organization that designs highly customized automation and packaging equipment.
• Work on complex machinery projects from concept through final production.
• Gain exposure to advanced mechanical…