Mechanical Engineer – Conveyor & Packaging Systems

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

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