Mech Engineer

Sentry Equipment Erectors LLC; Forest (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical/dental programs

Life insurance

Generous paid time off program

Retirement savings plan with company 1

Job summary

ProMach is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and advance conveyor and packaging machinery systems. You will create detailed CAD models, assemble drawings, and BOMs while collaborating with other departments to ensure manufacturability, performance, and cost efficiency.

You will support prototype builds, testing, and system validation, selecting appropriate materials and components. The role requires strong problem-solving and communication skills within a safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in mechanical design.
• Proficient in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor).
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, drive mechanisms, pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop conveyor and packaging equipment components and systems.
• Create and maintain detailed CAD models, assembly drawings, and BOMs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
• Assist in prototype builds, testing, and system validation.
• Select materials and mechanical systems based on performance requirements.
• Improve existing products based on feedback and metrics.
• Support installation activities with the assembly team.
• Ensure compliance with industry and safety standards.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Drive mechanisms

Pneumatics

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

Job Overview

Join ProMach and shine. Whether you're creative, strategic, persuasive, or mechanically inclined, there’s a place for you here. Be a problem-solver, a closer, a futurist - whatever drives you. At ProMach, you'll be challenged and rewarded as you help improve packaging performance and shape the future of automation. And we’ll be proud to have you on the journey. Do we have your attention? Keep reading.

At Sentry Equipment, a subsidiary of ProMach‘s Systems business, we have a longstanding reputation in the industries we serve. We offer an extensive portfolio of conveyor equipment and related container handling machinery. We specialize in integrating packaging equipment and conveying systems into cost-effective and efficient plan designs.

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and continuous improvement of conveyor and packaging machinery systems. This role involves creating engineering drawings, selecting components, supporting production, and ensuring products meet performance, quality, and safety standards. Mechanical Engineer works cross-functionally with other departments to ensure successful product development and implementation, while also supporting customer-specific customizations and product enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop conveyor and packaging equipment components and systems.
• Create and maintain detailed CAD models, assembly drawings, and BOMs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability, functionality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Assist in prototype builds, product testing, and system validation.
• Select appropriate materials, components, and mechanical systems based on engineering principles and performance requirements.
• Modify and improve existing products based on feedback, testing results, and performance metrics.
• Work closely with the assembly team to resolve mechanical issues and support installation activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry and safety standards.
• If this sounds like you, we want to connect!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in mechanical design preferred experience in conveyor or packaging machinery manufacturing is a plus.
• Proficient in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Inventor).
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, drive mechanisms, pneumatics, and materials.
• Experience with FEA, tolerance analysis, and mechanical calculations is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Benefits

• comprehensive medical/dental programs
• life insurance
• generous paid time off program
• retirement savings plan with a company match

Please note that the pay ranges listed on external job boards, outside our posting details, do not accurately reflect our internal compensation ranges.

Compensation

Base Salary Range: $75,000 - $115,000 #SEN #INSEN

Company

Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities. We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strength of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast-paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally, with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day.

ProMach may not be a brand you see on store or pharmacy shelves, but we are integral to your daily life, powering the processing and packaging machines behind consumer goods, food and nutrition, health, and everyday products. At ProMach, we are committed to responsibility, honesty, safety, and helping you grow. We seek individuals eager to shine—whether creative, strategic, technical, or persuasive—offering opportunities to shape your career in exciting directions. You’ll be challenged and rewarded, making an impact on our customers' performance while helping to build the future of packaging innovation. Our mission—to help customers protect their reputations and grow consumer trust—along with our core values, drives us to perform with passion, accountability, and proactive problem-solving. We emphasize collaboration and innovation, where every employee and voice matters, ensuring consistency and excellence in everything we do. When you join our team, you're not just taking a job; you're becoming part of something that lasts.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

ProMach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pro Mach uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States.

Pro Mach is a drug‑free workplace.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.