Senior Mechanical Engineer

Private Company, LLP; Duluth (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Company, LLP is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in the Greater Atlanta Area. The role combines hands-on design with project leadership across manufacturing, packaging, and automated systems projects. Hybrid flexibility is available, with ~30% travel to client and vendor sites.

The candidate will mentor junior engineers, review work products for quality, and drive engineering best practices while coordinating with cross-functional teams and vendors to meet delivery timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering is required.
• 5–7 years of mechanical engineering experience in packaging systems, process manufacturing, or automated production systems.
• PE license preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop process flow diagrams and mass balance calculations.
• Create general arrangement layouts and equipment installation drawings.
• Lead engineering design efforts for assigned projects and coordinate internal/ external teams.
• Support procurement activities including RFQs and vendor selection.
• Interface with accounting for project cost tracking and accuracy.

Skills

CAD

Autodesk

Navisworks

MS Project

Field installation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Mechatronics

PE license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

MS Project

Autodesk Suite

Job description

Position Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt

Location: Greater Atlanta Area (Hybrid flexibility possible case-by-case)

Travel Requirement: Approximately 30% (client and vendor sites)

Position Overview

A nationally recognized engineering and systems integration organization is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the design and delivery of complex manufacturing, packaging, and automated system projects. This role functions as a technical lead responsible for developing engineering deliverables, coordinating project execution, and ensuring solutions meet client requirements, regulatory standards, and performance expectations.

This is a hands-on engineering role with project ownership responsibilities. The individual will collaborate cross-functionally with internal engineering teams, project managers, vendors, and clients while guiding junior resources and supporting installation/start-up activities.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Technical Execution

• Develop process flow diagrams and mass balance calculations


• Create general arrangement layouts and equipment installation drawings


• Produce fabrication packages, system installation packages, and specifications


• Perform engineering calculations for utilities, pump sizing, and system design validation


• Review designs for compliance with codes, standards, and client requirements


• Interpret and generate technical documents, including:


• P&IDs


• Isometrics


• Equipment elevations and cut views


• Bills of materials


• Benchmark drawings


• Lead engineering design efforts for assigned projects


• Manage project scope, schedules, and budgets to meet delivery commitments


• Coordinate internal teams and external partners


• Conduct project progress meetings with stakeholders and vendors


• Support procurement activities, including RFQs, vendor selection, and contract oversight


• Interface with accounting for project cost tracking and accuracy

Field & Implementation Support

• Lead field activities during installation and system start-up phases


• Troubleshoot design or integration issues on-site


• Ensure deliverables are technically sound and implementation-ready

Team Development & Process Improvement

• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff


• Review work products for accuracy and quality


• Drive internal operational improvements and engineering best practices

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering (required)


• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Experience

• 5–7 years of mechanical engineering experience in one or more of the following:


• Packaging systems


• Process manufacturing


• Automated production systems

Technical Skill Requirements

Design & CAD

• Strong 2D and 3D CAD experience (Autodesk environment preferred)


• Ability to edit layouts and integrate scanned model data


• Familiarity with Navisworks or similar tools

Manufacturing Systems Knowledge

Experience working within environments utilizing:

• Just-In-Time manufacturing


• Total Productive Maintenance

Software

• Microsoft Office Suite


• MS Project


• AutoCAD or equivalent platforms

Core Competencies

• Strong organizational and time management skills


• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects


• Strong written and verbal communication


• Independent problem-solving capability


• Collaborative team orientation


• Client-facing professionalism


• Combination of office and industrial/manufacturing environments


• May require walking, climbing ladders, or maneuvering around equipment while on-site


• Must comply with client facility safety and security requirements

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license required


• Must be authorized to work in the United States


• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and project demands

Ideal Candidate Profile

The strongest candidates will be engineers who:

• Enjoy both the design and execution phases of projects


• Thrive in client-facing environments


• Prefer hands-on technical ownership rather than purely theoretical design roles


• Can balance technical depth with practical implementation realities