Senior Mechanical Engineer – Packaging Automation

Sealed Air; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sealed Air in Charlotte, NC, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design, development, testing, and commercialization of industrial packaging equipment and automation solutions. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to move concepts from initial design through manufacturing and field deployment, mentoring engineers and technicians along the way.

The role requires a strong hands-on background in mechanical design, CAD (SolidWorks preferred), and the ability to travel up to 25% for project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 6-8+ years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering, product development, equipment development, automation, or a closely related field.
• Strong 3D CAD design experience and demonstrated ability to develop mechanical solutions from concept through implementation. SolidWorks experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with equipment installation and field troubleshooting, including the ability to diagnose complex mechanical issues and implement verified solutions.
• Strong mechanical design, problem-solving, and technical decision-making skills, with the ability to work independently with general or minimal guidance.
• Experience leading technical projects and managing deliverables, risks, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong communication and influential leadership skills, with experience mentoring or guiding engineers, designers, or technicians.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, including overnight and international travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization, mechanical design, development, and improvement of industrial food packaging equipment and automation solutions.
• Own technical deliverables throughout the equipment development lifecycle, including concept development, design, manufacturing, testing, installation, and commercialization.
• Analyze mechanical systems and develop practical, innovative solutions to complex technical challenges.
• Develop and execute equipment testing, validation, and training activities to support successful commercialization, reliability, and customer performance.
• Lead technical project plans, manage risks and dependencies, meet key deliverables, and communicate project health to internal and external stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot complex equipment issues in manufacturing and customer environments and drive effective corrective actions.
• Develop CAD drawing packages, manuals, and other technical documentation required to support equipment solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing equipment through design changes, technology upgrades, and reliability improvements.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and knowledge sharing to associate and early-career engineers, designers, and technicians.
• Ensure equipment designs comply with applicable safety and hygienic design standards.

Skills

CAD design

SolidWorks

Project leadership

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Sealed Air in Charlotte, NC, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design, development, testing, and commercialization of industrial packaging equipment and automation solutions. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to move concepts from initial design through manufacturing and field deployment, mentoring engineers and technicians along the way.

The role requires a strong hands-on background in mechanical design, CAD (SolidWorks preferred), and the ability to travel up to 25% for project