Senior Mechanical Engineer - Material Processing - Base Salary to 195k/year - Naples, FL

Gilder Search Group; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilder Search Group represents a leading materials processing company in Naples, FL, seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in milling, comminution, and air classification systems to lead design, optimization, and staff development. This role involves collaboration with teams in the US and Germany, including international travel.

Responsibilities include designing mills and classifiers, mentoring engineers, supporting greenfield facilities, developing 3D assemblies and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 8+ years of mechanical engineering experience in industrial equipment design.
• Experience with grinding, milling, comminution, or air classification systems preferred.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and development of milling and air classification systems.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical direction on equipment design.
• Support greenfield manufacturing projects and facility developments.
• Create complete 3D assemblies, fabrication drawings, BOMs and manufacturing docs.
• Coordinate with production, procurement, and field installation teams.
• Conduct root cause analyses and implement long-term improvements.

Skills

Experience leading mechanical teams

3D CAD design proficiency

Design optimization and reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Milling Systems - Base Salary to 200k/year - Naples, FL

• Our client, an industry-leading organization focused on developing and commercializing advanced materials processing technologies, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in industrial milling, comminution, size reduction, air classification, bulk solids processing, or mineral processing equipment to lead the mechanical design, optimization, and continuous improvement of grinding and classification systems. This position will lead engineering efforts while collaborating with engineering teams in both the United States and Germany. International travel, including travel to Germany, is required.
• This is a hands‑on engineering leadership role requiring extensive experience designing, maintaining, and optimizing industrial milling and rotating equipment in high‑wear, high‑throughput manufacturing environments. The position will also support the engineering and development of new greenfield manufacturing operations while leading and mentoring mechanical engineering staff.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the mechanical design and development of advanced milling and air classification systems
• Lead and mentor mechanical engineers while providing technical direction on equipment design and project execution
• Support the engineering and development of new greenfield manufacturing facilities and processing operations
• Design rotating equipment including mills, classifiers, conveying systems, feeders, and auxiliary process equipment
• Perform mechanical calculations for shafts, bearings, drives, gearboxes, couplings, and structural components
• Improve equipment reliability, maintainability, and manufacturability
• Develop complete 3D assemblies, fabrication drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation
• Work directly with production, procurement, fabrication, and field installation teams
• Support commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and optimization of processing equipment
• Conduct root cause failure analyses and implement long‑term mechanical improvements
• Specify mechanical components and coordinate with suppliers and fabricators
• Review vendor designs and ensure compliance with engineering standards
• Collaborate with electrical, controls, and process engineering teams during equipment integration
• Support technology transfer and standardization across global operations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 8+ years of mechanical engineering experience in industrial equipment design
• Experience designing, maintaining, or optimizing grinding systems, milling systems, comminution equipment, crushers, pulverizers, air classifiers, powder processing equipment, bulk solids handling systems, or mineral processing equipment
• Experience supporting greenfield manufacturing or industrial facility projects
• Experience leading or managing mechanical engineering teams
• Strong understanding of rotating machinery and machine design
• Experience designing welded fabrications and heavy industrial equipment
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar 3D CAD software
• Ability to interpret manufacturing drawings and GD&T
• Strong understanding of industrial manufacturing processes
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as projects require

Compensation:

• Base salary in the 170k - 200k/year range
• Our client also offers Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401k with company match, PTO, and relocation assistance if relocation is applicable.