Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description:

Temper Pack is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our growing engineering team as we rapidly expand our custom automation and manufacturing equipment capabilities. You will design, develop, and commission equipment across our production facilities, working closely with the Director of Design Engineering and a cross-functional team of controls engineers, fabrication partners, and operations leaders.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex mechanical problems, working directly with equipment on the plant floor, and taking ownership from concept through commissioning. You will work on automation systems, machine design, process improvements, and manufacturing equipment that directly impacts production capacity, reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.

This is not a narrow CAD-only role. We are looking for an engineer who wants to build real systems, collaborate across disciplines, and see their designs operating in production.

Job Title:

Mechanical Design Engineer Supervisor’s

Title:

Director, Design Engineering Department:
Engineering

Location:

Richmond, VAAbout Temper Pack Temper Pack  is a rapidly growing company based in Richmond, Virginia and with locations in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Lansing, Michigan. We design and manufacture innovative, sustainable packaging components for cold-chain shipping of food and pharmaceutical products. The markets we serve have an urgent need for disruptive, sustainable alternatives to replace the wide array of non-sustainable packaging materials conventionally used in the cold-chain such as Styrofoam coolers.

Our aspiration is to provide packaging solutions that customers and end-consumers feel great about using.

Essential Job Functions:

Design custom automation and manufacturing equipment

Develop 3D models, assemblies, detailed drawings, and BOMs using SOLIDWORKS Perform mechanical analysis, component selection, tolerance stack-up, and design reviews o Work closely with controls engineers, fabrication partners, vendors, and operations teams

Participate in equipment commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement efforts

Support design revisions for existing equipment

Improve machine reliability, safety, maintainability, and manufacturability

Assist with prototype development, testing, and iterative improvement

Up to 10% travel to manufacturing sites, vendors, or integrators as needed

Education and Experience:

Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of hands-on design experience in manufacturing, automation, or industrial equipment

Solid

Works 3D modeling and 2D drawing proficiency

Strong understanding of mechanical systems, fabrication methods, and machine design fundamentals

Familiarity with applying ANSI standards to design work Experience applying industrial safety standards to equipment design

Experience creating production-ready parts, assemblies, and drawings

Ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems hands-on with the use of hand and power tools (calipers, drills, wrenches, measuring tape, etc.)Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Ability to travel up to 10% of the year to other Temper Pack facilities and vendor sites

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with automation equipment or high-speed manufacturing systems

Familiarity with pneumatics, servo systems, conveyors, motion systems, or industrial automation

Experience supporting equipment commissioning and startup

Knowledge of DFM, DFA, FEA, GD&T, and machine safety principles

Familiarity with PDM systems and engineering change management

Draft

Sight (AutoCAD) experience

Solid

Works PDM data and revision control experience

Experience working directly with fabrication shops and vendors

Successful engineers in this role:

Take pride in their detail-oriented work from bolt selection to factory floor layout

Take ownership and drive projects forward

Balance efficiency with engineering judgment

Communicate well across engineering, operations, and leadership teams

Enjoy building and improving real equipment

Are equally comfortable at a CAD workstation or on the manufacturing floor

Physical Requirements:

Able to lift 40…