Mech Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Sentry Equipment, a ProMach subsidiary, designs and builds conveyor and packaging machinery. The Mechanical Engineer will design, develop, and continuously improve systems, create detailed CAD models and assembly drawings, and support production and customer-specific customization.

You will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure manufacturability, reliability, and safety, participate in prototype builds, testing, validation, and optimization, and select materials and components based on

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and develop conveyor and packaging equipment components and systems.
• Create and maintain CAD models, assembly drawings, and BOMs.
• Collaborate to ensure manufacturability, functionality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Assist in prototype builds, product testing, and system validation.
• Select materials and components based on engineering principles and performance.
• Modify and improve existing products based on feedback and metrics.
• Work with assembly to resolve mechanical issues and support installation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry and safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical design

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

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.

Are you excited about this work?

• Design and develop conveyor and packaging equipment components and systems.
• Create and maintain detailed CAD models, assembly drawings, and BOMs.
• Collaborate with cross-functionally 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

What's in it for you?

There's no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career.

In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits - you are eligible on your first day of employment!

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 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.

Base Salary Range: $75,000 - $115,000