Senior Mechanical Engineer - Automation & Lean

Continental Group Sector ContiTech; Wahpeton (ND); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ContiTech USA, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and implement mechanical equipment and automated machinery supporting new and existing products. You will plan and execute engineering projects, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet plant objectives while ensuring safety and quality standards.

The role requires 5–10 years of industrial experience in manufacturing, a B.S. in engineering, and the ability to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in industrial or mechanical engineering required.
• 5-10 Years of industrial experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Works safely and keeps work area clear of potential hazards, knows and understands company EHS policies.
• Knowledge of operating methods and procedures as they relate to their department.
• Demonstrated ability to perform assigned job functions in a manner which will consistently meet supervisor expectations.
• Deals effectively and cooperatively with established policies and procedures. Interfaces and cooperates with first line supervision effectively.
• Analytical thinking to introduce new innovations to production processes.

Responsibilities

• Translate production and product requirements into actionable mechanical concepts, designs, and automated equipment solutions.
• Design, develop, and implement equipment and automated machinery according to sound engineering standards and lean principles, supporting necessary industrialization activities while improving safety, ergonomics, quality, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Prepare feasibility studies, cost analyses, and equipment recommendations to support capital investment and process improvement initiatives.
• Develop and lead engineering projects from concept through implementation, including planning, design, testing, procurement, installation, validation, production handoff, and continuous improvement activities.
• Evaluate overall performance, analyze results, and implement corrective actions as required.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering personnel to ensure equipment designs and manufacturing solutions meet operational requirements and support manufacturability objectives.
• Ensure the installation, start-up, validation, and production handoff of manufacturing equipment and automated systems in accordance with established standards and production control requirements.
• Maintain documentation and records for purposes of monitoring, analyzing, and reporting equipment, process, and project performance, initiating and implementing corrective actions and continuous improvement measures as needed

Skills

Industrial experience

Safety awareness

Procedures knowledge

Analytical thinking

Education

B.S. in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

ContiTech USA, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and implement mechanical equipment and automated machinery supporting new and existing products. You will plan and execute engineering projects, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet plant objectives while ensuring safety and quality standards.

The role requires 5–10 years of industrial experience in manufacturing, a B.S. in engineering, and the ability to travel as needed.