Alliance Laundry

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Alliance Laundry$95K — $115K *
Ripon, WI 54971In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • At least 8 years of design/product engineering experience.
  • Experience with mechanical and electrical systems, especially in sheet metal fabrication and plastic injection molding.
  • Proficient in 3D CAD tools, particularly Creo.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in a project team and lead mentoring efforts.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop mechanical and electrical subsystems and components.
  • Utilize 3D CAD (Creo) for designing various parts and assemblies.
  • Evaluate designs for manufacturability, automation, and performance metrics.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance existing designs.
  • Provide technical support during engineering and pilot builds.
  • Draft and improve product specifications and test procedures.
  • Manage product bill of materials and support production as needed.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and mentorship roles.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Involvement in product development from concept to production.
  • Exposure to a variety of mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Minimal travel requirements (approximately 10%).
Full Job Description
Overview

A key technical contributor to the Product Engineering group who leads the design, development, and execution of projects that enhance manufacturability, quality, and customer satisfaction. Working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment, you will play a vital role in bringing new laundry products to market while also supporting continuous improvement initiatives for our existing product line. You will be responsible for engineering and validating parts, assemblies, and systems, ensuring they meet cost, warranty, and performance targets. In addition to your technical responsibilities, you will also play a vital role in mentoring and guiding engineers, fostering their growth and development within the team.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop and support mechanical and electrical sub-systems and components.
  • Utilize 3D CAD (Creo) to design sheet metal, plastic, die cast, machined parts, and create assemblies.
  • Evaluate and test designs for manufacturability, automation, performance, safety, reliability, agency and cost.
  • Partner with a cross functional team, including communicating with and collecting input from a wide range of sources, to identify, design and improve existing designs.
  • Provide technical assistance for engineering & pilot builds.
  • Write, review, and improve product specifications, test procedures, and technical publications.
  • Release and maintain product bill of materials.
  • Support production as needed.
  • Assigned to teams to develop products from concept to production using structured qualification plans.


Qualifications

Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or other relevant field required.
  • At least 8 years of design/product engineering related experience
  • Experience in the design and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems, especially in the areas of sheet metal fabrication, injection molded plastics, castings, motors, belts, and electro-mechanical components.


Skills and Abilities:
  • Ability to work in a project team environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and a focus on business priorities.
  • Competent with 3D modeling and drawing creation in Creo or other similar software.
  • Previous experience in the appliance or similar industry is desirable.
  • Hands on contributor with strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex problems using non-technical terms.
  • Work under minimal direction and guided by project objectives.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including automation.
  • Good working knowledge of PC applications. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
  • Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to oversee and execute small to medium size projects from start to finish.
  • Demonstrated passion for leading and mentoring other engineers


Travel: Approximately 10%

Standard and Physical Requirements:

Position involved sitting long periods, standing, manual dexterity, stooping, bending, and minimal lifting.

Alliance Team Members Demonstrate DRIVE:

  • Dedicated: Follows through on commitments. Strong say/do.
  • Respectful: Acts with integrity and values diverse perspective.
  • Innovative: Always looking for a better way; leads change.
  • Versatile: Adapts quickly to changing circumstances. Demonstrates agility.
  • Engaged: Acts like an owner. Wants to create and grow a business which is tightly aligned with market needs.


ID

2026-12987

Pos. Type

Full-Time

About Alliance Laundry

Alliance Laundry Systems LLC is a provider of commercial laundry equipment. The company designs, manufactures, and markets a range of laundry equipment, including washers, dryers, ironers, and other laundry-related products. Its products are used in a variety of industries, including hospitality, healthcare, and commercial laundries. The company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Ripon, Wisconsin.
Learn more about Alliance Laundry
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1908

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