Mechanical Design Engineer

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Join Georgia Pacific's Device Development Group as a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design and development of mechanical and electromechanical dispensers (paper, skin care, cutlery) from concept through commercialization. This is an entry level role focused on learning, supporting engineers, and helping deliver reliable, manufacturable, and user-friendly products. You'll work with cross functional teams and gain broad exposure across consumer product development.

At Georgia Pacific's Neenah Technical Center (NTC) in Neenah, WI, we are the central site for research, development, and lab services supporting Georgia Pacific's North American Consumer Products business. The Device Development Group creates mechanical and electromechanical dispensing solutions and values innovation, practical engineering, and employee development. You'll join a collaborative team focused on great design, consistent quality, and delivering customer value.

• Support development of product designs and provide technical assistance throughout the product lifecycle (concept commercialization end of life).
• Create and update 3D CAD models and 2D drawings (Solid Works preferred) for parts and assemblies under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Assist with design for manufacturing (DFM) reviews and provide input for manufacturability improvements.
• Prepare documentation packages and support engineering release activities.
• Support test and validation activities: prepare test setups, run simulated use tests, collect data, and document results.
• Troubleshoot product issues and suggest improvements.
• Apply basic engineering analysis methods (tolerance stackups, basic FMEA concepts, simple hand calculations).
• Collaborate with business, quality, electrical/test, and industrial design teams to meet product requirements.
• Manage assigned tasks, meet deadlines, and report progress to project leads.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Familiarity with 3D solid modeling and 2D drawing generation (Solid Works preferred).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn

• Experience in plastics design, injection molding, or high volume manufacturing fundamentals
• Basic experience with sheet metal design
• Familiarity with basic FEA, DOE, or FMEA concepts from coursework or internships.
• Experience in consumer product development.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

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