Senior Mechanical Engineer

Nordson Corporation; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson EFD is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the development and industrialization of high-volume injection-molded consumable products used in precision fluid dispensing. You will drive hardware design from concept through tooling release and production launch, applying DFMEA/PFMEA and structured problem-solving to ensure robust, manufacturable solutions.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and external suppliers,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of mechanical product development experience with injection-molded plastics.
• Experience leading high-volume molded part designs through tooling, validation, and ramp-up.
• Strong knowledge of plastic part design, polymer selection, mold tooling fundamentals.
• Proven DFMEA, ECOs, and disciplined design processes.
• Hands-on proficiency with 3D CAD (SolidWorks) and production of clear, accurate 2D drawings with GD&T.
• Experience applying structured problem-solving methodologies, DOE, and root-cause analysis to technical challenges.
• Working knowledge of FEA, tolerance analysis, and interpretation of simulation results.
• Ability to create clear and effective engineering documentation, including drawings, test plans, reports, SOPs, and change orders.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across global, cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead consumable product development from concept through tooling release and production launch.
• Coordinate design activities across manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and external suppliers.
• Own DFMEA, PFMEA, and risk mitigation to ensure robust designs.
• Collaborate with molders and tooling suppliers to optimize manufacturability, cost, yield, cycle time.
• Apply root cause analysis, DOE, and failure analysis to resolve issues.
• Select and validate polymer materials based on functional requirements and durability.
• Create CAD models and drawings with GD&T to support global manufacturing.
• Lead design verification and validation planning and execution; analyze results and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical support to sustain products including quality escalations and cost-reduction.
• Contribute to design and integration of electro-mechanical subsystems as needed.

Skills

Mechanical design

Injection molded plastics

3D CAD (Solidworks)

GD&T

DFMEA/PFMEA

Root-cause analysis

DOE

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical documentation

Engineering communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Nordson EFD, a global leader in Engineered Fluid Dispensing, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.

Summary Of The Role

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – EFD Consumables Development

We are looking for a talented Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Nordson EFD Product Design Team, with a primary focus on the development of high-volume injection-molded consumable products used in precision fluid dispensing for advanced manufacturing and medical fluid handling.

In this role, you will lead the mechanical design and industrialization of plastic consumables, from concept through production launch. You will apply strong engineering fundamentals, structured problem-solving, and disciplined change management to deliver robust, manufacturable, and high-quality products at scale.

How YOU Will Make An Impact

• Lead consumable product development for high-volume injection-molded plastic components, taking designs from early concept through tooling release, validation, and production launch.
• Drive project technical leadership, coordinating design activities across cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and external suppliers.
• Own DFMEA, PFMEA, and structured risk mitigation activities to ensure robust designs capable of meeting performance, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner closely with external molders and tooling suppliers to optimize part design for manufacturability, cost, yield, and cycle time.
• Apply structured problem-solving techniques (root cause analysis, DOE, failure analysis) to resolve design, manufacturing, and field issues.
• Select and validate polymer materials based on functional requirements, chemical compatibility, processability, and long-term reliability.
• Create high-quality CAD models and drawings (SolidWorks) including detailed GD&T, tolerances, and specifications to support global manufacturing.
• Perform tolerance stack-ups, mold flow analysis interpretation, and FEA as appropriate to validate performance and manufacturability.
• Lead design verification and validation planning and execution; analyze results, debug failures, and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical support to sustain existing consumable products, including quality escalations, cost-reduction initiatives, and supply chain changes.
• Contribute to the design and integration of electro-mechanical sub-systems (actuators, sensors, assemblies) as a secondary responsibility.

Qualifications To Be Successful

• 8+ years of mechanical product development experience, with strong emphasis on injection-molded plastic components and consumable products.
• Demonstrated experience leading high-volume molded part designs through full product lifecycle, including tooling, validation, and ramp-up.
• Strong knowledge of plastic part design, polymer selection, mold tooling fundamentals, gate/flow considerations, shrink/warp, and cosmetic requirements.
• Proven experience with DFMEA, structured change management (ECOs), and disciplined design processes.
• Hands-on proficiency with 3D CAD (SolidWorks) and production of clear, accurate 2D drawings with GD&T.
• Experience applying structured problem-solving methodologies, DOE, and root-cause analysis to technical challenges.
• Working knowledge of FEA, tolerance analysis, and interpretation of simulation results.
• Ability to create clear and effective engineering documentation, including drawings, test plans, reports, SOPs, and change orders.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across global, cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

About Nordson EFD

Nordson EFD is a world-leading designer and manufacturer of fluid dispensing systems and single-use fluid packaging. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson EFD is a global team that works to create systems and consumables that improve the fluid dispensing process. We offer a supportive culture in a growing and dynamic work environment. Whether you're just beginning your career or you're a seasoned professional, there's a place for you to belong at Nordson EFD. We offer hourly and salary positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more. We actively invest in our teams to help you build your skillsets and advance your career.