Senior Mechanical Design and Product Development Engineer

Process Equipment & Controls; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Process Equipment & Controls in Covington, GA seeks an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead end-to-end design of complex mechanical systems from concept through production. You will mentor engineers, manage programs, and ensure quality, schedules, and budgets align with targets.

The role requires hands-on CAD expertise (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and a strong background in advanced design, analysis, and manufacturing processes, with ISO/ASME compliance experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or MS in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years leading cross-functional mechanical development.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Experience with ISO and ASME standards.
• Strong leadership and program management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design of mechanical systems from concept to production.
• Oversee large engineering projects meeting specs, schedules, and costs.
• Plan and conduct advanced analyses and verification testing.
• Approve drawings, models, and prototypes per standards.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, and manufacturing teams; engage clients and suppliers.
• Coach junior engineers and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CAD/CAM workflows

Job description

Questions To Ask YourselfDo 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 WillLead 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 TeamBS 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 TouchCNC automation and related manufacturing systems.3D modeling and 2D documentation using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.Industrial controls integration.Core CAD toolchains (AutoCAD, SolidWorks).Proficiencies We ValueBachelor's DegreeCAD SoftwareMechanical Design & EngineeringKnowledge of Large Format GraphicsCAD/CAM SoftwareBlueprint Reading