Senior Mechanical Engineer - Automation & Innovation Lead

JBT Marel Corporation; Chalfont (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Family Leave

Vision Coverage

401(k) Match

Job summary

JBT Marel Corporation in Chalfont, PA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer II to lead the design, development and continuous improvement of automated equipment and material handling systems. You will mentor engineers, drive DFMA, and ensure manufacturability and cost optimization across the product lifecycle.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, evaluate suppliers, and manage changes in a PLM environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant mechanical design or product engineering experience.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software, preferably Creo and Windchill.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles, DFMEA, materials, manufacturing processes, and engineering analysis.
• Experience leading technical projects.
• Experience developing engineering specifications and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to independently solve complex engineering problems and make sound technical decisions.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude and experience supporting equipment development and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components, assemblies, and systems using 3D CAD.
• Develop engineering specs, calculations, drawings, and BOMs.
• Lead mechanical activities through product lifecycle from concept to manufacture.
• Apply lean design and DFMA to improve cost and manufacturability.
• Design and integrate mechanical, hydraulic, and electromechanical systems.
• Perform engineering analyses and design reviews for safety and reliability.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and provide guidance on best practices.
• Collaborate with production, electrical, software, purchasing, and service teams.
• Work with suppliers to evaluate components and resolve technical challenges.
• Lead hands-on testing, root cause analysis, and design validation.
• Drive product standardization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage engineering changes and maintain PLM documentation.
• Travel up to 20% domestically and report onsite in Chalfont, PA.

Skills

3D CAD proficiency

DFMEA knowledge

Engineering problem solving

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

Windchill

PLM systems

Job description

JBT Marel Corporation in Chalfont, PA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer II to lead the design, development and continuous improvement of automated equipment and material handling systems. You will mentor engineers, drive DFMA, and ensure manufacturability and cost optimization across the product lifecycle.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, evaluate suppliers, and manage changes in a PLM environment.