Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer – SSOE Group

SSOE is looking for a dynamic and innovative Senior Mechanical Engineer, ideally with pharmaceutical industry experience, to join our Food and Consumer Products business unit.

An ideal candidate will be a self‑starter with clear communication skills, knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and expertise in HVAC and utilities.

Our vibrant culture of innovation and growth adapts to emerging markets and drives technological advancements. We empower employees with training on Microsoft Copilot and support their daily work.

A typical day may include the following duties:

• Leads and orchestrates projects by exercising sound judgment in independently assessing, selecting, and creatively adapting standard methodologies tailored for our valued food and beverage industry clients.
• Performs most assignments with instructions as to general results expected, exercises sound judgment to resolve problems, but may receive technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and solicits the approval of the department manager or project engineer for proposed design solutions.
• Performs detailed phases of engineering work on major projects or total engineering work on projects of smaller or moderate scope.
• Analyzes mechanical, utility and HVAC systems, and provides solutions to efficiency, production and other issues.
• Works with the client and internal resources to develop project scopes, schedules and budgets.
• Crafts precise engineering and capital cost estimates to ensure project viability and cost-effectiveness.
• May devise new approaches and solutions to problems encountered and communicates changes to the team.
• May supervise and coordinate the work of less experienced engineers and designers and be responsible for checking a portion or all of the drawings completed on the project within the discipline.
• May take part in client contact and business development activities.
• Meets with client to define project scope, present project progress, and assure client satisfaction.
• Develops engineering concepts and presentations.
• Coordinates work with other disciplines.
• Keeps current on new design methods and ideas.
• Travel required.
• Valid driver's license required (may be waived for international assignments).

• Strong professional experience as a Senior Mechanical Engineer. Minimum 8 years of experience designing HVAC and mechanical utility systems in a sanitary production environment.
• Prior consulting experience in the pharmaceutical and/or food industry.
• A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and qualification for licensure in your state (PE or PE‑tracked strongly preferred).
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with AutoCAD or other CAD programs.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and team leadership skills.
• Valid driver's license; travel required.
• Salary range: $120,000 to $130,000 per year, varying by location, education, experience, and relevant certifications.
• Benefits: health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k), 401(k) matching, paid time off and holidays.