Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

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 entry level role focuses on learning, supporting engineers, and delivering reliable, manufacturable, and user-friendly products.

• 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.

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life insurance, AD&D, disability, retirement plans.
• Paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, parental leave, adoption assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If required, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify.