Senior Mechanical Engineer (Sustaining)

Nordson; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design, development, and lifecycle support of complex EPS mechanical systems. This role requires high-level technical expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

The engineer will guide projects from concept through commercialization, mentor teammates, and partner with manufacturing for smooth production launches and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience in design, development, and sustainment.
• Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks or equivalent CAD platforms.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations, customer-facing engineering activities, and product lifecycle management.
• Experience troubleshooting complex equipment and production-related issues.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, validation, implementation, and lifecycle support of complex mechanical systems for EPS products.
• Apply advanced engineering principles to evaluate alternatives and develop innovative solutions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, service, and commercial teams.
• Lead projects from concept through commercialization with clear technical direction.
• Drive product and process improvements through root cause analysis, testing, and CAPA implementation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to define requirements and deliver integrated solutions.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Design for manufacturability

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

SAP

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Mechanical Engineer serves as a technical leader responsible for the design, development, validation, and lifecycle support of complex mechanical systems and subsystems for EPS products. This role applies advanced engineering expertise and sound judgment to solve complex technical challenges, drive product improvements, and ensure compliance with safety, quality, performance, and regulatory requirements.

Working with minimal supervision, the Senior Mechanical Engineer leads projects and key engineering initiatives, collaborates across multidisciplinary teams, and provides technical guidance to engineers and other functional partners. This position influences product strategy, manufacturing effectiveness, customer satisfaction, and business performance through innovative engineering solutions and continuous improvement efforts.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, validation, implementation, and lifecycle support of complex mechanical systems, components, and assemblies for EPS products.
• Apply advanced engineering principles and sound judgment to solve complex technical challenges, evaluate alternatives, and develop innovative solutions that improve product performance, reliability, quality, manufacturability, and cost competitiveness.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and technical resource across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, service, and commercial teams.
• Lead engineering projects and key workstreams from concept through commercialization, establishing technical direction, identifying risks, coordinating resources, and ensuring successful execution of project objectives.
• Drive product and process improvements through root cause analysis, design reviews, data analysis, testing, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to define requirements, evaluate technologies, and deliver integrated solutions that align with customer needs and business objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers and other team members, promoting knowledge sharing, engineering best practices, and continuous professional development.
• Partner with manufacturing and operations teams to support product launches, production readiness, product transfers, supplier qualification activities, and ongoing operational excellence initiatives.
• Lead verification and validation activities to ensure products meet performance, quality, safety, regulatory, and customer requirements.
• Support strategic customers and resolve complex product issues by analyzing multiple sources of information, balancing technical and business considerations, and recommending effective solutions.
• Influence engineering standards, product strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives through industry knowledge, market awareness, and application of engineering best practices.
• Build consensus among stakeholders and effectively communicate complex or sensitive technical information to diverse audiences across the organization.
• Ensure the accuracy and completion of engineering documentation, including specifications, drawings, test plans, risk assessments, engineering changes, and product lifecycle records.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience in product design, development, and sustainment.
• Demonstrated success leading complex technical projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks or equivalent CAD platforms.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations, customer-facing engineering activities, and product lifecycle management.
• Experience troubleshooting complex equipment and production-related issues.
• Experience working with strategic customers and resolving technically challenging field performance issues preferred.
• Experience with automation systems, sensors, controls, and integrated electromechanical products preferred.
• Experience utilizing ERP systems, preferably SAP, preferred.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, design methodologies, and product development processes.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems using analysis from multiple sources of information and competing requirements.
• Strong project leadership and technical decision-making capabilities.
• Knowledge of industry trends, competitive technologies, and engineering best practices.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and work effectively across multiple functions and organizational levels.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical reviews.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, design for manufacturability (DFM), Bills of Materials (BOMs), Engineering Change Ord