Senior Mechanical Engineer: Lead Equipment Projects

IKA WORKS INC; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IKA WORKS INC., a global leader in precision engineering, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead equipment and system projects from concept through startup. You will develop engineering documentation, support manufacturing, and ensure adherence to customer requirements and industry standards.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years of experience, strong CAD proficiency (Autodesk Inventor/AutoCAD), GD&T expertise, and hands-on prototyping ability.

Qualifications

• BSME or related field from an accredited four-year institution.
• Minimum 5 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, materials and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor or AutoCAD.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, GD&T, and assembly documentation.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude for prototyping, testing and troubleshooting.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently on multiple projects.
• Effective written and verbal communication for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through full lifecycle, including sourcing support, quality control, assembly, FAT/SAT, and startup at customer sites.
• Ensure all project deliverables meet customer specifications, internal requirements, and applicable industry standards.
• Create and revise 3D models, engineering drawings, and assembly documentation.
• Apply engineering principles to ensure designs meet safety, fit, form and function requirements.
• Develop and release accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and link to drawings.
• Assist in selection of major project components based on criteria.
• Monitor BOM completeness and communicate status to management.
• Create, review and analyze ECNs to validate design intent and compliance.
• Identify technical risks early and communicate with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Mechanical Designers to ensure manufacturability and documentation accuracy.
• Communicate technical information with customers, Sales, and vendors throughout FAT/SAT, startup and commissioning.

Skills

GD&T

Prototyping

Reading drawings

Documentation

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or related field

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

IKA WORKS INC., a global leader in precision engineering, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead equipment and system projects from concept through startup. You will develop engineering documentation, support manufacturing, and ensure adherence to customer requirements and industry standards.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years of experience, strong CAD proficiency (Autodesk Inventor/AutoCAD), GD&T expertise, and hands-on prototyping ability.