Senior Mechanical Engineer – Automation & Design Lead

Enpro; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible work schedule

Cutting-edge projects

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Enpro is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a temporary assignment up to 12 months in Boise, Idaho. The role focuses on mechanical design leadership using SolidWorks CAD, with an emphasis on performance, manufacturability, and reliability, while coordinating cross-functional teams.

The candidate will drive design reviews, validate via DOE and FEA, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to standardizing BKMs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in mechanical design and engineering.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD, including document management systems.
• Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and mechanical systems.
• Project management experience including planning, scheduling, and team coordination.
• Experience designing automation tooling such as end effectors and mechanical interfaces for repeatable operation.
• Hands-on experience planning and executing validation testing, including DOE; able to document and standardize results into BKMs.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior engineers while delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design using SolidWorks CAD, including 3D models, assemblies, and detailed drawings.
• Develop and optimize mechanical components and systems for performance, manufacturability, reliability, and cost.
• Collaborate with electrical, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Own project plans, schedules, and deliverables; coordinate resources to execute programs on time.
• Design and integrate end effectors and tooling for automated and semi-automated systems, including tolerance stack-up and serviceability considerations.
• Develop automated mechanical interfaces to enable repeatable, high-throughput operation.
• Conduct design reviews, tolerance analyses, and FEA simulations as needed.
• Plan and execute prototype builds and DOE testing to validate designs and establish BKMs.
• Mentor junior engineers through technical guidance and knowledge sharing.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation; ensure compliance with standards and internal procedures.

Skills

SolidWorks CAD

Project management

Mentoring

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Eng.

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks Simulation

ANSYS

Document management systems

Job description

Enpro is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a temporary assignment up to 12 months in Boise, Idaho. The role focuses on mechanical design leadership using SolidWorks CAD, with an emphasis on performance, manufacturability, and reliability, while coordinating cross-functional teams.

The candidate will drive design reviews, validate via DOE and FEA, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to standardizing BKMs.