Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

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Georgia Pacific is currently looking for a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer within our Device Development Group at the Neenah Technical Center (NTC)!

The Design Engineer will develop mechanical and electromechanical dispensers (paper, skin care, cutlery) from concept through commercialization, focusing on reliable, manufacturable, and user‑friendly product solutions. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including business leaders, project engineers, electrical/test engineers, quality, and industrial design, and influence the evolution of products for our B2B brands such as Dixie, en Motion, Brawny, Compact, and Pacific Blue Ultra.

This role offers broad exposure across consumer product development and the opportunity to directly impact product performance and manufacturability.

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.

• Develop product designs and provide ongoing technical support for electromechanical devices across the product lifecycle (concept to commercialization).
• Create and iterate 3D CAD models and 2D drawings (Solid Works preferred) for parts and assemblies, primarily injection‑molded plastic components.
• Lead design for manufacturing (DFM) guidance and manage technical interactions with outsourced and international contract manufacturers.
• Generate and maintain full documentation packages and manage release into the company documentation system.
• Create and manage mechanical BOMs and drive engineering changes through release.
• Develop and execute product validation and verification plans; perform simulated use testing and troubleshoot product issues.
• Apply engineering analysis (FMEA, tolerance analysis, FEA, DOE, statistical analysis) to minimize build/test cycles and ensure robust designs.
• Work cross‑functionally with business, quality, electrical/test, and industrial design teams to meet product requirements for safety, quality, performance, and cost.
• Take ownership of development tasks and drive timely completion.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years’ experience in product design engineering (mechanical/electromechanical products) from concept to commercialization.
• Proficiency with 3D solid modeling and 2D drawing generation (Solid Works preferred).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and logical/analytical problem‑solving skills.
• Experience preparing validation/verification plans and technical documentation.

• Proven expertise designing plastic parts for injection molding and high‑volume manufacturing.
• Experience with sheet metal design.
• Consumer products design experience, including innovation activities (customer research, conceptualization).
• Experience working with international contract manufacturers.
• Familiarity applying FEA, DOE, FMEA, tolerance analysis, and statistical methods to product development.
• Experience with product cost management and DFM practices.
• Proficiency with project tracking tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Workfront).

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, AD&D, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. For Illinois E-Verify information, contact the company.