Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

• Near Meadville, PA
• $90,000-120,000 Salary + Benefits
• Monday - Friday | Days
• Original Equipment Manufacturer

We're recruiting for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join an established original equipment manufacturer in Meadville, PA.

This is an excellent opportunity to take technical ownership of complex, custom-engineered industrial machinery projects, covering the full project lifecycle from initial concept and mechanical design through manufacturing, testing, installation and commissioning.

Applicants must have a strong background in industrial machinery, capital equipment or engineered-to-order equipment manufacturing.

What You'll Do

• Lead the mechanical design of custom industrial machinery and thermal-processing equipment
• Review customer specifications and translate requirements into practical engineering solutions
• Develop equipment concepts, layouts, detailed designs and manufacturing drawings
• Create 3D models, assemblies, fabrication drawings and bills of materials using SolidWorks
• Design structural frames, equipment supports, vessels, piping, cooling-water systems and loading mechanisms
• Complete engineering calculations covering structural loads, stresses, flow, materials and system performance
• Use SolidWorks Simulation or similar tools to support structural, thermal and flow analysis
• Select materials, pumps, valves, piping, actuators and other mechanical components
• Ensure designs meet safety, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability and cost requirements
• Provide technical guidance to engineers, designers and manufacturing personnel
• Coordinate with electrical and controls engineers during equipment integration
• Work directly with customers, vendors, suppliers and internal manufacturing teams
• Provide hands-on engineering support during fabrication, assembly and testing
• Troubleshoot mechanical, manufacturing and equipment-performance issues
• Participate in factory acceptance testing, installation, startup and commissioning
• Manage smaller projects or equipment subsystems when required
• Support engineering standards, design improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline preferred
• 10+ years of mechanical design or project engineering experience preferred
• Strong experience designing industrial machinery, capital equipment or engineered-to-order systems
• Advanced SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD experience
• Experience creating manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings and bills of materials
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design, materials, machining, welding and fabricated assemblies
• Experience supporting equipment through design, manufacturing, assembly, testing and installation
• Knowledge of structural analysis, fluid systems, piping, heat transfer or thermal-processing equipment is beneficial
• Experience with FEA, CFD or SolidWorks Simulation is advantageous
• Strong troubleshooting and intuitive problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills when working with customers, suppliers and shop-floor personnel
• Experience providing technical leadership or mentoring engineers is preferred
• Ability to travel overnight several times per year for installation, commissioning and service support

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 401(k) with 2% company match
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Schedule
• Regular Office Hours
• Profit Sharing through participation in an employee ownership program
• Professional growth and career development opportunities

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Click Apply or contact:

Sam Wild
215-999-6430
sam@axionrecruitment.com

Job Ref: 2796

Commutable from: Adamsville, Greenville, Hermitage, Sharon, Conneaut Lake, Mercer, Franklin, Saegertown, Linesville and surrounding areas.

Relevant Job Titles: Senior Mechanical Engineer, Lead Mechanical Engineer, Principal Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, Senior Design Engineer, Lead Design Engineer, Capital Equipment Engineer, Machinery Design Engineer, Industrial Equipment Engineer, Product Development Engineer, Equipment Design Engineer, Mechanical Systems Engineer and Engineering Project Manager.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Axion Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.