Mechanical Engineer

Smurfit Westrock; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock seeks a mechanical design engineer to create packaging machinery and automation systems, ensuring reliability and cost-effectiveness. You will design with 3D CAD, develop BOMs and drawings, and work with cross-functional teams to deliver projects from concept through startup.

The role emphasizes collaboration, tooling for automation, and continuous improvement of engineering processes to boost efficiency and quality.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mechanical design experience in automation or packaging machinery.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and standard drafting practices.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills; capable of robust documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop packaging machinery and automation systems.
• Create BOMs, drawings, and assembly documents for production.
• Collaborate with electrical, controls, and service teams to ensure project success.
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and startup activities.
• Develop automation tools to improve workflows and data accuracy.

Skills

Mech design

3D modeling

Analytical skills

Communication

Scripting basics

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Python

C#

VBA

Job description

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Career Opportunity

Design and develop packaging machinery and automation systems utilizing existing platforms and proven engineering concepts to deliver reliable performance, quality, and cost-effective manufacturing solutions.

What You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock

• Provide standard machinery designs for solving our customers’ packaging needs and develop effective packaging processes.
• Utilize 3D CAD software to design and develop packaging machinery and automation systems using established engineering standards and best practices.
• Responsible for accuracy of calculations in the fields of kinematics, dynamics, pneumatics and servo motion analysis required for designing automation mechanisms and equipment.
• Create and maintain mechanical bills of materials, in a structured format and submit to production for manufacturing on the specific equipment.
• Detail working drawing mechanics for economical manufacturing practices.
• Research purchased mechanical components for adequate sizing and selection of mechanical devices.
• Develop working assembly drawings for production and customer usage in component identification.
• Assist in cost reduction and quality improvement of the mechanical designs for our machinery
• Understand customer's mechanical specifications and needs for their packaging operations.
• Support machine commissioning, troubleshooting, installation, and startup activities as required.
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with electrical, controls, manufacturing, purchasing, and service teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Develop and maintain engineering automation tools, scripts, and software utilities to improve engineering workflows, automate repetitive business and design processes, increase data accuracy, and enhance productivity.
• This may include integrating CAD systems, engineering databases, ERP/MRP systems, document management systems, and other business applications through APIs, scripting, and custom software solutions.
• Evaluate, implement, and support emerging digital technologies, including AI, scripting, low-code platforms, and custom software, that improve engineering efficiency, standardization, and overall business operations.

What You Need To Succeed

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical design of automation equipment, packaging machinery, or related industrial machinery.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling.
• Good analytical and mathematical skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline required.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Knowledge of standard drafting practices.
• Strong documentation and technical communication skills.
• Good understanding of manufacturing practices.
• Capable of construction and implementing mechanical designs.
• Risk assessment and machine safety.
• Experience with programming or scripting languages such as Python, C#, VBA, JavaScript, or similar languages preferred.
• Experience developing automation tools or software that improve engineering workflows, business processes, CAD automation, data management, or system integration is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with REST APIs, SQL databases, version control systems, and software development best practices is preferred.
• Ability to identify repetitive engineering and business processes and develop practical automation solutions that improve efficiency and data integrity.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.