Senior Product Engineer

Milwaukee Succeeds; Town of Oconomowoc (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Collaborative culture

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Sentry Equipment in Oconomowoc, WI is seeking a Senior Product Engineer (Mechanical) to lead the design and development of advanced product lines. This role involves driving innovation, ensuring manufacturability, and compliance with standards, while mentoring other engineers. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and over 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Join a 100% employee-owned company where you directly impact product performance and customer outcomes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of engineering experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Strong machine design and manufacturing background.
• Experience in fluid dynamics and thermodynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of product lines.
• Drive innovation focusing on cost and performance.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards.

Skills

Machine design and manufacturing processes

Fluid dynamics

Thermodynamics

Technical drawings interpretation

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP systems

Job description

Sentry Equipment | Oconomowoc, WI (Headquarters)

At Sentry, we believe great engineering goes beyond design—it's about ownership, innovation, and delivering real‑world solutions that matter. As a 100% employee‑owned company, every project you lead and every improvement you drive directly contributes to our shared success.

If you're an experienced engineer who thrives on solving complex challenges, leading projects, and shaping the future of products—we'd love to have you on the team.

Senior Product Engineer (Mechanical)

What You'll Do

As a Product Engineer III, you'll lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of key product lines. From concept to customer integration, you'll play a critical role in ensuring our products are innovative, manufacturable, and built to perform.

• Lead product line ownership across the full lifecycle—from development through manufacturing and customer application
• Develop custom engineer‑to‑order solutions based on customer needs and existing product platforms
• Drive innovation in product design with a focus on cost, manufacturability, and performance
• Analyze and improve existing products for reliability, efficiency, and quality
• Lead cross‑functional engineering projects and guide less experienced engineers and technicians
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (ASME, ANSI, ATEX, TEMA, CRN, etc.)
• Review and approve engineering changes and design releasesCollaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and other teams to resolve issues and improve processes
• Lead initiatives to improve engineering tools, processes, and overall efficiency

What You Bring

You're a technically strong, hands‑on engineer who takes pride in your work and leads with both expertise and accountability. You enjoy digging into challenges, mentoring others, and continuously improving how things are done.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, or Electrical preferred)
• 7+ years of engineering experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Strong background in:
• Machine design and manufacturing processes
• Materials and component selection
• Fluid dynamics and/or thermodynamics
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and P&IDs
• Experience leading projects and driving results across cross‑functional teams

Highly Preferred:

• Process piping design experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience in nuclear energy or highly regulated industries
• Experience with ASME pressure vessel design or related codes
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, ERP systems, and engineering tools

Who You Are

• Demonstrate an ownership mindset and take pride in delivering high‑quality work
• Lead with accountability while supporting and developing others
• Collaborate effectively across teams and functions
• Communicate clearly—both technically and cross‑functionally
• Stay curious, adaptable, and solution‑focused
• Use data and logic to make sound engineering decisions

Why Sentry

• Employee‑Owned: You don't just work here—you have a stake in our success
• Meaningful Impact: Your work directly influences product performance and customer outcomes
• Collaborative Culture: We win together, support each other, and continuously improve
• Growth Opportunities: Lead projects, mentor others, and expand your engineering impact

At Sentry, we're proud to build a culture where employee‑owners feel empowered to contribute, grow, and make a difference. If you're ready to bring your expertise and take ownership of impactful engineering work, we encourage you to apply.

Sentry Equipment is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and people with Disabilities.

Click the link to learn more about our exceptional culture and benefits! https://sentry-equip.com/benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Veterans, Disabilities