Senior Mechanical Engineer

Sealed Air; Duncan (SC, OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their dynamic R&D team. This role involves designing innovative packaging solutions that enhance global supply chains while fostering collaboration across various departments. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive engineering experience to tackle complex challenges and drive critical growth initiatives. With a focus on sustainability and customer success, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in a supportive environment that values continuous growth and development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in mechanical engineering and equipment development.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD Design, preferably SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop industrial food packaging equipment and automation solutions.
• Provide technical leadership during project planning and execution.

Skills

3D CAD Design

Mechanical Engineering

Problem Solving

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer

LOCATION:

Duncan, SC, US, 29334

REQ ID:

51201

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Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. Westrive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance - a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value for our stakeholders. In 2024, Sealed Airgenerated $5.4 billion in revenue and had approximately 16,400 employees distributing products and services to 117 countries/territories around the world. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.

Position Summary

The Equipment Engineering team, part of the Research & Development (R&D) organization at Sealed Air, is a group of highly motivated, energetic, and bright individuals with a wide variety of skillsets. The thing that unites us is the joy we get from solving complex technical challenges in a collaborative environment. The mission of our team is to conceptualize, develop, and commercialize industrial food packaging systems that deliver value to our customers and support the growth of the global Sealed Air business.

As a member of this team, you will work closely with fellow engineers, designers, technicians, Sales, Marketing, and Manufacturing, to develop automation equipment and electro-mechanical assemblies. The scope of work in the R&D organization is broad and will require you to provide technical leadership during project conceptualization, project planning, design, manufacturing, in-house testing, installation, and the development of supporting machine documentation.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to expand your design skills and manufacturing knowledge, strengthen your business acumen and professional skillset, and grow as a technical leader. The value brought by the qualified individual will be crucial to Sealed Air's success on some of our most critical growth initiatives.

Job Description

• Conceptualize and design industrial food packaging equipment and automation solutions


• Analyze mechanical systems according to engineering and scientific principles


• Develop, design, and run equipment testing and training to ensure commercial success of new solutions


• Complete system documentation including CAD drawing packages and manuals


• Provide Sales and Marketing support to identify potential customer opportunities


• Provide customer support focusing on operation and maintenance training and field troubleshooting with root-cause analysis and closed-loop corrective actions


• Execute detailed technical project plans which ensure deliverables are met and communicate project health to internal and external stakeholders


• Support portfolio of existing solutions through management of part obsolescence and technology upgrades


• Support Manufacturing with customer orders, inventory management, and production documentation


• Ensure equipment compliance with all applicable safety and hygienic design standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent


• 10+ years experience


• Proficiency in 3D CAD Design (SolidWorks experience preferred)


• Proficient with Microsoft Office products


• Strong Interpersonal skills and influential leadership to support cross-functional teams


• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team, generating results with general/minimal guidance from management


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Demonstrated experience in product and equipment development


• Exceptional problem solving and mechanical design abilities


• Broad technical knowledge and a hands-on approach to creating technical solutions


• Demonstrated ability to meet technical challenges with creative and innovative solutions


• Experienced in on-site installation and troubleshooting of equipment and systems


• Technical project management experience and a working familiarity with project management philosophy and application


• Ability to travel overnight and internationally up to 30%

Preferred Skills

• Food Packaging Equipment Experience


• Stainless Steel Sheet Metal, Forming, and Welding


• Stainless Steel Machining

Requisition id:51201

Relocation:No

Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

*Please be cautious of fraudulent recruiting efforts using the Sealed Air name or logo. Sealed Air will never request private information during the application process, such as a Driver's License or Social Security Number. If you have any concerns about information received from SEE during the application process, please reach out to us directly at [e-mail].

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WHY WORK AT SEALED AIR?

It is our responsibility to leverage what we have to affect positive and meaningful change for our communities and planet using Sealed Air's global resources and expertise.

Corporate sustainability. It's about improving the lives of people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate.

Customer Success. Meeting our customers' needs. At Sealed Air it's more than a goal, it's an integral part of our business practices, our innovative solutions, and our values.

Leaving our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources.

Nearest Major Market: Spartanburg

Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina



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