Senior Mechanical Engineer

Ossid LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan with company match

Wellness program

Job summary

Ossid LLC, powered by Pro Mach, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead packaging machinery design from concept to testing and delivery.

You will own 3D CAD models, layouts, BOMs and drawings, and collaborate with manufacturing, controls, and service teams to ensure robust, manufacturable designs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of mechanical design experience in packaging machinery or related capital equipment.
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD and PDM/Data Management systems.
• Solid understanding of machine controls components and their impact on mechanical design.
• Experience with manufacturing processes and DFMs.

Responsibilities

• Manage packaging machine design projects from concept through final testing following development processes.
• Lead development of 3D CAD models, layouts, BOMs and detailed drawings.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, controls, and service teams to ensure design integrity and manufacturability.
• Oversee prototype build, debugging and final machine testing; incorporate feedback into final designs.
• Ensure design activities meet documentation standards and stage gate requirements.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to design standards and process improvements.

Skills

Packaging machinery design

3D CAD proficiency

SolidWorks

PDM/Data management

Controls integration

DFM (design for manufacturability)

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM/Data Management

Job description

Join ProMach and shine. Whether you're creative, strategic, persuasive, or mechanically inclined, there’s a place for you here. Be a problem-solver, a closer, a futurist—whatever drives you. At ProMach, you'll be challenged and rewarded as you help improve packaging performance and shape the future of automation. And we’ll be proud to have you on the journey. Ossid LLC, Powered by Pro Mach, is a recognized leader in the manufacture of automated manufacturing systems including; horizontal thermoform, fill, and seal machinery, automatic weighing and labeling systems, high speed tray sealing, and tray overwrap equipment. Ossid is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer for food and medical device packaging machinery. The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will lead the design and development of custom and standard packaging machinery for new designs as well as providing product improvement support for existing designs, overseeing projects from concept through final testing and customer delivery. This individual will manage the design process in alignment with Ossid‘s Engineering Development Process and Stage Gate Process, ensuring designs are robust, manufacturable, and meet customer requirements. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams—including manufacturing, controls, and service—to deliver innovative and reliable packaging solutions. The engineer candidate will report to the Mechanical Engineering Manager. We are considering candidates outside of the market, and will offer relocation assistance.

Project Leadership

Manage packaging machine design projects from concept through final testing following Ossid‘s Engineering Development Process and Stage Gate Process while adhering to project scope and timeline requirements.

Design Ownership

Lead the development of 3D CAD models, layouts, BOMs and detailed drawings for mechanical systems and assemblies.

Team-Oriented Design Development

Lead design efforts while working closely with peers, Product Line Managers, manufacturing, assembly technicians, electrical/controls engineering, and service teams to ensure design integrity, manufacturability, and ease of maintenance. Apply a strong understanding of controls system components and machine automation (motors, sensors, actuators, pneumatics, etc.) to influence mechanical design decisions.

Open Communication & Feedback

Actively seek and incorporate feedback from colleagues, manufacturing, and testing teams to improve designs and processes. Oversee prototype build, debug, and final machine testing; incorporate feedback from manufacturing and testing into final designs.

Process Compliance

Ensure all design activities meet Ossid‘s documentation standards, design reviews, and stage gate requirements.

Continuous Improvement

Mentor engineers, contribute to design standards, and recommend process improvements to enhance quality and efficiency. Analyzes and evaluates competitive products for best application use. Participates in machinery assembly testing to identify and solve improvements needed to satisfy customer requirements. Applies all defined safety requirements. Processes ECNs and other engineering documents required to maintain databases and other support records.

Requirements

• 7+ years of mechanical design experience in packaging machinery, industrial equipment, or related capital equipment industry.
• Proven experience managing projects through formal development processes (Stage Gate, VA/VE, or other similar Engineering Development processes).
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and PDM/Data Management systems.
• Solid understanding of machine controls components (motors, drives, sensors, pneumatics, HMIs, PLC interfaces) and their impact on mechanical design.
• Strong hands- on experience with manufacturing processes, fabrication methods, and design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self-motivated and adaptable to work independently or within a team.
• Comprehensive knowledge of machine and tooling design.
• Excellent computer skills, 3D CAD as well as Microsoft Office products.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate and handle multiple projects.
• Positive attitude.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented aptitudes.

Additional Preferred Abilities

• Well-disciplined engineering principles and standards.
• Simulation and material analysis experience.
• Desire to be hands on with machinery and equipment.
• GD&T experience.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems and multi-level BOM structures.

What’s in it for you?

There's no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career. In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. The education and experience you bring to a role with us matter. Placement within our salary range is determined based upon years of directly relatable experience for your position. These components, along with local and national compensation survey data, contribute to deciding a candidate's potential starting rate of pay. Total compensation includes your pay, potential short-term incentive opportunities, comprehensive medical/dental/vision programs, as well as life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off programs, a retirement savings plan with a company match, and a wellness program. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment!

Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the United States seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities. We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strength of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast-paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally, with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day.

ProMach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug‑free workplace. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

ProMach may not be a brand you see on store or pharmacy shelves, but we are integral to your daily life, powering the processing and packaging machines behind consumer goods, food and nutrition, health, and everyday products. At ProMach, we are committed to responsibility, honesty, safety, and helping you grow. We seek individuals eager to shine—whether creative, strategic, technical, or persuasive—offering opportunities to shape your career in exciting directions. You’ll be challenged and rewarded, making an impact on our customers' performance while helping to build the future of packaging innovation. Our mission—to help customers protect their reputations and grow consumer trust—along with our core values, drives us to perform with passion, accountability, and proactive problem‑solving. We emphasize collaboration and innovation, where every employee and voice matters, ensuring consistency and excellence in everything we do. When you join our team, you're not just taking a job; you're becoming part of something that lasts.