Mechanical Engineer, Sr.

Position Summary:

Lead design, development, and testing and the implementation of innovative products and technologies. The roles is responsible for driving mechanical engineering solutions from product feasibility through implementation into production by collaborating with cross-functional teams. The position combines strong technical expertise, creativity, and project leadership skills to solve complex engineering challenges and deliver high quality products.

Principle Duties and Key Responsibilities:

Lead mechanical design and development of new products and technologies.

Lead mechanical design of product improvements for cost out or consolidation of similar technologies.

Generate and evaluate engineering concepts, prototypes, and design alternatives.

Performa engineering calculations, simulations, and tolerance analysis.

Develop detailed #D CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.

Conduct design verification, validation testing, and root cause analysis.

Manage product development projects, schedules, budgets, and milestones.

Review and check engineering documentation, specifications and change requests.

Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes.

Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

Education:

Required: BSME Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Desirable: Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Experience:

Required:

8+ years of mechanical engineering in rotating equipment product development, R&D, or advanced engineering environments.

Proven experience leading complex engineering projects from feasibility through implementation.

Experience working with multidisciplinary teams in a development environment.

Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, sheet metal fabrication, casting, and assembly.

Experience with engineering test methods, verification protocols, and data analysis.

Preferred: Project management within a Phase Gate process.

Product design of wastewater screening or treatment equipment.

What We Offer You

15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays

401k plan with a 6% match

Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability

Health savings account matching

Motivating wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid paternal leave

Gym reimbursement

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

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