Senior Mechanical Engineer

Ellsworth Corporation

$95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of mechanical and/or manufacturing engineering experience with leadership in complex projects
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; Master's preferred
  • Advanced SolidWorks certifications or equivalent are preferred
  • In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes and methodologies, including Lean and Six Sigma
  • Strong mentoring and coaching abilities for engineering teams
  • Proven problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making
  • Experience with ISO9001 quality systems

Responsibilities

  • Leads complex engineering documentation creation, including models and bills of materials
  • Serves as technical lead, ensuring project scope, schedule, and quality
  • Drives design reviews and cross-functional product alignment
  • Translates customer needs into reliable engineering solutions
  • Owns and governs Bill of Material accuracy and lifecycle management
  • Leads root cause analysis for product and process performance improvements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) with company contributions
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday pay
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Program and Social Events
  • Community Involvement opportunities
  • Bonus plan eligibility and competitive wage
Full Job Description
Job Description:

This role Serves as the senior technical contributor and project leader, responsible for the design, development, and optimization of complex mechanical systems. Leads cross-functional efforts to translate customer requirements into robust, manufacturable, and scalable solutions while ensuring alignment with cost, quality, and performance objectives. Owns design-to-manufacturability and product lifecycle outcomes across assigned projects, leveraging advanced CAD, simulation, PDM, and ERP tools. Provides technical leadership, drives problem-solving, and continuous improvement, and mentor's engineers to strengthen engineering capability and standards.

Responsibilities
  • Leads the creation and approval of complex engineering documentation including models, drawings, bills of materials, and quotes using CAD systems, PDM, and ERP software
  • Serves as technical lead on assigned projects, ensuring delivery of scope, schedule, cost, quality, and customer requirements
  • Drives design reviews, risk assessments, and cross-functional alignment for new and existing products
  • Translates customer requirements into manufacturable, reliable, and scalable engineering solutions
  • Owns and governs Bill of Material (BOM) structure and product configurations, ensuring accuracy, change control, and lifecycle management
  • Leads root cause analysis and corrective actions for product, process, and field performance issues, driving continuous improvement in design, manufacturability, safety, cost, and quality


PERKS & BENEFITS

As an industry leader, we offer a competitive wage, bonus plan, and a comprehensive benefit package which includes Health, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Flexible Spending, 401(k), Employee Assistance, Paid Time Off and Holidays, Wellness Program, Social Events, Community Involvement and much more! Click Here for a summary of Employee Benefits

Qualifications
  • 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in mechanical and/or manufacturing engineering, including demonstrated leadership of complex projects or product lines
  • Bachelor's degree from a four-year college in Engineering or a closely related field required.
  • Master's degree in Engineering or Business (MBA) preferred.
  • Other combinations of advanced education and equivalent experience may be considered.
  • Advanced SolidWorks certifications (CSWP, CSWE, CPPA, or equivalent), preferred
  • Engineering in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineering (PE), preferred
  • Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills, including advanced root cause analysis and data-driven decision making
  • Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, DFM)
  • Ability to define, document, and govern manufacturing processes, inspection plans, and validation protocols
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and technically develop engineers and shop-floor team members
  • Strong knowledge of electronic components and electronic assemblies as they interface with mechanical systems
  • Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including leadership and customers
  • Proven capability to influence without authority and lead through technical expertise
  • Experience operating in or deploying ISO9001 or equivalent quality systems
  • Ability to lift 25 pounds, on occasion up to 50 pounds


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