Mechanical Engineer

Crane NXT, Co.; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Bonus plan

Job summary

Crane Currency is seeking a Mechanical Engineer – Technology Transfer in Nashua, NH to lead the relocation, installation, and qualification of production equipment across manufacturing sites. You will translate requirements into equipment specifications, coordinate disassembly, transport, reassembly, and commissioning while ensuring safety and quality.

Collaboration with engineering, operations, quality, and suppliers is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years hands-on experience moving design concepts through concept to production.
• Advanced working knowledge of Autodesk Inventor or similar 3D CAD software.
• Practical knowledge of machining and fabrication methods (milling, lathes, drills).
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic system design and troubleshooting.
• Experience installing, commissioning, transferring, or upgrading manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Own the mechanical-engineering workstream for technology-transfer projects from assessment to stable production and closeout.
• Evaluate equipment condition, feasibility, safety, and site-readiness before relocation or installation.
• Translate process needs into equipment specifications, layouts, and installation requirements.
• Create/update mechanical drawings and BOMs; maintain documentation.
• Coordinate disassembly, transportation, reassembly, alignment, and utility connections.
• Lead or support design reviews, installation-readiness reviews, and commissioning plans.
• Define qualification and performance-verification activities with Quality and Validation.
• Provide technical direction to suppliers, contractors, and internal trades; ensure compliance with specifications.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project coordination

Technical problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Machining basics

Job description

Join Crane Currency as a Mechanical Engineer in Nashua, NH, where you’ll take on complex engineering challenges and lead the transfer, installation, and launch of critical manufacturing equipment across our global operations.

Who we are:

Crane Currency is a premier industrial technology company and a pioneer in currency manufacturing and advanced micro-optics technology for securing physical products. Yes, chances are you have our product in your wallet right now! Our sophisticated equipment and software leverage proprietary core capabilities with detection and sensing technologies. Around the world, our customers trust us to anticipate their needs with innovative, reliable, and high-quality currency & authentication solutions and services—just as they have for generations. Learn more at Crane Currency

How you will make an impact:

As a Mechanical Engineer – Technology Transfer, you will lead the mechanical engineering work required to relocate, install, commission, qualify, and stabilize production equipment across our manufacturing sites. You will turn manufacturing and business requirements into practical equipment-transfer plans and coordinate the technical work needed to ensure transferred assets meet safety, quality, reliability, and production requirements. Working across Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Validation, suppliers, and contractors, you will resolve installation and startup challenges while improving equipment performance. You will also maintain critical technical documentation and transfer the knowledge receiving-site teams need to sustain the equipment after project completion.

• Own the mechanical-engineering workstream for assigned technology-transfer projects from initial assessment through stable production and project closeout.
• Evaluate equipment condition, transfer feasibility, capacity, maintainability, safety risks, interfaces, and site-readiness requirements before relocation or installation.
• Translate process and production needs into equipment specifications, mechanical designs, layouts, concepts, and practical installation requirements.
• Create or update mechanical drawings and models using Autodesk Inventor and maintain accurate design files, bills of materials, and equipment documentation.
• Coordinate equipment disassembly, preservation, rigging, transportation, reassembly, alignment, utility connection, guarding, and integration with site infrastructure.
• Lead or support design reviews, installation-readiness reviews, commissioning plans, punch-list management, and technical acceptance decisions.
• Partner with Quality and Validation to define and execute qualification and performance-verification activities and document results, deviations, and corrective actions.
• Provide technical direction to suppliers, contractors, fabricators, machinists, and internal trades; verify work against specifications, drawings, schedules, and safety requirements.

Knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline or commensurate experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience moving design concepts through specification, design, prototyping, manufacture, installation, debugging, technical support, and maintenance.
• Advanced working knowledge of Autodesk Inventor or comparable 3D mechanical-design software.
• Practical knowledge of machining and fabrication methods, including milling machines, lathes, and drill presses.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic system design, specification, installation, and troubleshooting.
• Experience installing, commissioning, transferring, upgrading, or improving manufacturing equipment within an operating production environment.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with electrical and electronic systems used in industrial equipment.
• Knowledge of printing equipment and processes, including flexographic or gravure printing.
• Demonstrated ability to define complex technical problems, evaluate alternatives, identify root causes, and implement practical solutions.
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and technical workstreams while maintaining disciplined project documentation and follow-through.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with site personnel, leaders, suppliers, contractors, and cross-functional teams.

How we will care for you:

We offer top-notch benefits, including medical, dental, vision, company bonus plan, 401(K) match and more. Discover more about our benefits here: Crane Currency Benefits

What drives our team:

We are a passionate team of 1,300 creators and problem solvers, united by our purpose, we give people confidence every day in moments that matter. This comes to life through our Shared Values:

• People Matter
• Do the Right Thing
• Trusted Partner
• Innovate for Growth
• Always Improving

Learn more about our values and culture: Life at Crane Currency

You can also check us out at: Crane Currency on Glassdoor

Where we are:

Your role is in Nashua, New Hampshire, a 40-mile drive from the vibrant heart of Boston. Check out what makes Nashua a great place to live and work here: Nashua Site Location Packet

Crane Currency is a drug free workplace.

SUITABILITY AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION REQUIREMENTS: The final offer of employment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for disqualification in the hiring process. The background investigation process conducted by Crane and our U.S. Government Agency customers is very thorough. Therefore, it is imperative that applicants exercise candor and honesty when answering background questionnaires, especially as it relates to arrest, employment, education, finances, illegal drug use, and/or other criminal history. Falsification discovered in security documents or during the background investigation process may result in an immediate negative suitability determination.

Crane NXT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.