Senior Mechanical Design and Product Development Engineer

Process Equipment and Controls; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Process Equipment and Controls is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Engineering leader to guide end-to-end design of sophisticated mechanical systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

You will oversee large programs, manage schedules and budgets, set technical direction, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with electrical, software, and manufacturing teams to drive program success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years leading cross-functional mechanical development.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD; CAD/CAM experience.
• Experience with ISO and ASME standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design of mechanical systems and products, optimizing performance and reliability.
• Oversee large engineering projects, meeting specifications, schedules and costs.
• Set technical direction and solve complex issues using data and sound judgment.
• Plan and conduct analyses and verification testing to validate designs.
• Approve drawings, models and prototypes per standards and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, and manufacturing teams; engage clients and suppliers for success.
• Coach junior and mid-level engineers in best practices and reviews.
• Champion continuous improvement and modern mechanical engineering trends and tools.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CAD/CAM workflows

Job description

• Do you thrive on guiding complex mechanical designs from concept through production while steering teams toward results?
• Are you comfortable being the go-to expert for simulations, testing, and design trade-offs?
• Can you mentor engineers, manage multiple programs, and keep budgets and timelines on track—without losing sight of quality?

Questions To Ask Yourself

• Do you thrive on guiding complex mechanical designs from concept through production while steering teams toward results?
• Are you comfortable being the go-to expert for simulations, testing, and design trade-offs?
• Can you mentor engineers, manage multiple programs, and keep budgets and timelines on track—without losing sight of quality?

In This Role, You Will

• Lead end-to-end design of sophisticated mechanical systems and products, optimizing for performance and reliability.
• Oversee large engineering projects, ensuring specifications, schedules, and costs are met.
• Set technical direction and solve complex engineering issues with sound judgment and data.
• Plan and conduct advanced analyses and verification testing to validate designs.
• Approve drawings, models, and prototypes, ensuring compliance with standards and manufacturability.
• Partner closely with electrical, software, and manufacturing teams; engage clients and suppliers to drive program success.
• Coach junior and mid-level engineers in best practices, reviews, and design techniques.
• Champion continuous improvement and stay on top of modern mechanical engineering trends and tools.

What You’ll Bring To The Team

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience, including leading cross-functional mechanical development efforts.
• Mastery of CAD platforms such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD; familiarity with CAD/CAM workflows.
• Strong background in advanced design, analysis, and manufacturing processes.
• Proven leadership, project management, and communication capabilities.
• Track record of handling multiple concurrent initiatives across the product lifecycle.
• Experience with ISO and ASME standards and regulatory compliance.

Technologies You’ll Touch

• CNC automation and related manufacturing systems.
• 3D modeling and 2D documentation using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Industrial controls integration.
• Core CAD toolchains (AutoCAD, SolidWorks).

Proficiencies We Value

• Bachelor's Degree
• CAD Software
• Mechanical Design & Engineering
• Knowledge of Large Format Graphics
• CAD/CAM Software
• Blueprint Reading