Senior Product Engineer

Sentry Equipment

$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, or Electrical preferred)
  • 7+ years of engineering experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
  • Strong background in machine design and manufacturing processes, materials and component selection, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics
  • Experience leading projects and driving results across cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

  • Lead product line ownership across the full lifecycle from development through manufacturing and customer application
  • Develop custom engineer-to-order solutions based on customer needs and existing product platforms
  • Drive innovation in product design with a focus on cost, manufacturability, and performance
  • Analyze and improve existing products for reliability, efficiency, and quality
  • Lead cross-functional engineering projects and guide less experienced engineers and technicians
  • Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (ASME, ANSI, ATEX, TEMA, CRN, etc.)
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and other teams to resolve issues and improve processes
  • Lead initiatives to improve engineering tools, processes, and overall efficiency

Benefits

  • Employee Ownership: Stake in success and company outcomes
  • Meaningful Impact: Work directly influences product performance and customer outcomes
  • Collaborative Culture: Emphasis on team success and continuous improvement
  • Growth Opportunities: Lead, mentor, and expand engineering impact
Full Job Description
Senior Product Engineer (Mechanical)

Sentry Equipment | Oconomowoc, WI (Headquarters)

What You'll Do

As a Product Engineer III, you'll lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of key product lines. From concept to customer integration, you'll play a critical role in ensuring our products are innovative, manufacturable, and built to perform.

In this role, you will:
  • Lead product line ownership across the full lifecycle-from development through manufacturing and customer application
  • Develop custom engineer-to-order solutions based on customer needs and existing product platforms
  • Drive innovation in product design with a focus on cost, manufacturability, and performance
  • Analyze and improve existing products for reliability, efficiency, and quality
  • Lead cross-functional engineering projects and guide less experienced engineers and technicians
  • Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (ASME, ANSI, ATEX, TEMA, CRN, etc.)
  • Review and approve engineering changes and design releases
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and other teams to resolve issues and improve processes
  • Lead initiatives to improve engineering tools, processes, and overall efficiency

What You Bring

You're a technically strong, hands-on engineer who takes pride in your work and leads with both expertise and accountability. You enjoy digging into challenges, mentoring others, and continuously improving how things are done.

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, or Electrical preferred)
  • 7+ years of engineering experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
  • Strong background in:
    • Machine design and manufacturing processes
    • Materials and component selection
    • Fluid dynamics and/or thermodynamics
    • Reading and interpreting technical drawings and P&IDs
  • Experience leading projects and driving results across cross-functional teams

Highly Preferred:
  • Process piping design experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Experience in nuclear energy or highly regulated industries
  • Experience with ASME pressure vessel design or related codes
  • Proficiency with SolidWorks, ERP systems, and engineering tools

Who You Are

At Sentry, we hire for both capability and character. You'll be successful here if you:
  • Demonstrate an ownership mindset and take pride in delivering high-quality work
  • Lead with accountability while supporting and developing others
  • Collaborate effectively across teams and functions
  • Communicate clearly-both technically and cross-functionally
  • Stay curious, adaptable, and solution-focused
  • Use data and logic to make sound engineering decisions

Why Sentry
  • Employee-Owned: You don't just work here-you have a stake in our success
  • Meaningful Impact: Your work directly influences product performance and customer outcomes
  • Collaborative Culture: We win together, support each other, and continuously improve
  • Growth Opportunities: Lead projects, mentor others, and expand your engineering impact

At Sentry, we're proud to build a culture where employee-owners feel empowered to contribute, grow, and make a difference. If you're ready to bring your expertise and take ownership of impactful engineering work, we encourage you to apply.

Click the link to learn more about our exceptional culture and benefits! https://sentry-equip.com/benefits

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