Senior Mechanical Engineer - Custom Automation Lead

Delta ModTech

Ramsey (MN)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 130,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Discretionary Bonus

Job summary

Delta ModTech is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Minnesota to lead the mechanical design of custom web handling, coating, and automation systems from concept through production. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and customers to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions while guiding junior engineers and ensuring project milestones are met.

The role requires strong CAD skills (Inventor, AutoCAD 2D), deep mechanical aptitude, and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

10+ years of mechanical design or automation design experience.
5+ years of experience leading technical work, mentoring engineers, coordinating design teams.
Proficient in 3D CAD; familiarity with Inventor and AutoCAD 2D.
Ability to apply engineering judgment, hand calculations and analysis methods.
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent knowledge.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional engineering teams to develop production-ready designs for custom machines.
Communicate with customers to refine requirements and provide consultative guidance.
Independently execute complex mechanical engineering work and mentor 1–5 engineers.
Design machine layouts and assemblies using Inventor and AutoCAD 2D.
Prepare drawings, BOMs and documentation; manage vendor selection and integration.