Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Department:
Engineer New Product

Location:

Nicholasville, KY

Reports to:

Director of Engineering
Travel: 10%
FLSA:
Exempt/Salary
Supervises:
None

Our company is searching for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team. This role is pivotal in designing, developing, and supporting high-security electronic and mechanical lock systems, including new product lines, enhancements to existing solutions, and integrations with third‑party devices. The position offers a dynamic, fast‑paced environment where you will manage multiple projects, demonstrating high levels of responsibility and ownership.

• Design and develop electro‑mechanical high‑security locks using Solid Works CAD/CAM, incorporating tolerances, materials, stress analysis, and compliance.
• Lead product development from concept to commercialization, including prototyping, testing, and integrating electronic/mechanical solutions for customer needs.
• Support production operations through collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain for process optimizations and troubleshooting.
• Provide field service support, including installations, repairs, diagnostics, and customer issue resolution for mechanical/electro‑mechanical systems.
• Manage compliance and testing, ensuring regulatory adherence, and competitive market analysis in key sectors.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers and cross‑functional teams to integrate systems, lead projects, and resolve interdisciplinary design issues.
• Create and manage engineering documentation, including drawings, specs, manuals, test data, and certification records.
• Analyze failures, develop prototypes, oversee manufacturing, and implement continuous improvements using tools such as Lean, Six Sigma, or FMEA.
• Lead small team efforts, manage timelines/budgets, mentor juniors, and coordinate with suppliers in a fast‑paced environment.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging security threats to innovate materials and technologies for locks in vaults, ATMs, and DoD applications.

Proficiency in Solid Works 2020+ for 3D modeling, simulation, and design of complex electro‑mechanical systems, including schematics and drawings.

• Expertise in electro‑mechanical principles, integrating drives, sensors, actuators, PLCs, hydraulics, and embedded technologies.
• Knowledge of product lifecycle, quality systems (Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA, DFX), and root‑cause analysis for failures.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills using math, statistics, and mechanical diagnostics.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills for customer/regulatory interactions and team collaboration.
• Leadership in project management, planning, prioritizing, decision‑making, and mentoring in small teams.
• Creativity and innovation for solving complex security problems and improving efficiency/reliability.
• Understanding of safety/regulatory compliance, industry standards/test equipment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in a world‑class manufacturing environment.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to navigate various departments of the organization’s physical premises.