Sr Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer - BPS Beverage Packaging Systems

The Opportunity:

We are searching for a senior mechanical engineer to join our company as it grows. The senior mechanical engineer’s responsibilities include working on the design and development of high-speed, automated packaging equipment sold throughout North America. You will ensure projects are completed on time and to specifications. This is a great opportunity for someone to build their own process and procedure based on personal experience and best practices.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock:

To be successful as a senior mechanical engineer, you should demonstrate the knowledge and aptitude for complex machine design. You must be comfortable working in an unstructured environment.

General Functions, Skills and Responsibilities:

• Lead design and development of high speed, automated packaging machinery.
• Improve cost and quality of mechanical designs.
• Drive development projects by directing and influencing cross functional teams.
• Coordinate with project managers, manufacturing, supply chain and electrical engineers to ensure projects are completed to specifications.
• Conduct root cause analysis, perform diagnostics, and troubleshoot equipment.
• Scope and manage project budgets and schedules.
• Establish relationships with customer facing organizations, vendors and suppliers.
• Manage subcontractors and their work to meet design requirements within project timelines.
• Mentor junior engineers and train in engineering best practices.
• Ensuring a safe, positive work environment.
• Must be hands on.

Machine Production and Installation Support

• Support the Technical Sales Managers on platform production projects
• Respond to questions, troubleshoot, provide studies and estimates
• Provide cost effective solutions to problems affecting the customer product while maintaining the integrity of the design

What you need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree: in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• 10-15 yrs: in engineering and machine design, preference given to experience working on high-speed, automated machinery.
• Experience: with linear actuators, servos, gearboxes, sensors and pneumatics.
• Comprehensive understanding: of DFM, DFA, ASME Y14.5 and GD&T.
• Experience: in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.
• Packaging machinery equipment experience: is a plus.
• Excellent: problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Practical experience: with CAD software (PTC Creo), PLM systems, ERP systems and engineering change management.
• Strong: interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Excellent: motivational skills and multitasking abilities.
• Travel: 10-15%, including international to our sister plant in France.

Technical Skills

• CAD skills: Preferred, PTC Creo, Windchill, AutoCAD
• PC skills: Preferred i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint