Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer

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The Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer will be responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of various material handling equipment. This equipment includes conveyors, bulk feed systems, sortation systems, and mail sorting machinery, in addition to other machines of comparable complexity. The Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer will collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure that all projects are executed within established timelines, adhere to budgetary limitations, and meet the highest quality standards. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of mechanical engineering principles and the ability to drive projects from concept through to successful implementation, thereby contributing significantly to the organization's objectives.

Your role in our team

• Lead the design and development of mechanical systems and components from concept through production, ensuring compliance with performance requirements and specifications.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Owners, and cross-functional engineering teams to translate customer and business requirements into detailed equipment designs and manufacturing packages.
• Perform engineering calculations, analyses, and simulations to validate designs, optimize system performance, and support complex mechanized system proposals.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, assembly packages, product manuals, and integration guides.
• Partner closely with Electrical and Controls Engineering teams to support product design, equipment selection, and system integration activities.
• Engage with suppliers and customers to support design reviews, equipment procurement, technical documentation, and project execution using SAP and other engineering tools.
• Analyze operational and engineering data related to system performance, productivity, throughput, and costs to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers while staying current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and engineering best practices.

Your profile

• Proven experience designing and developing complex mechanical systems and components, including proficiency with engineering analysis and simulation tools.
• Expertise in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, NX, and other 3D CAD software for detailed design, modeling, and documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex engineering challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, manage budgets and timelines, identify project risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Experience mentoring and guiding junior engineers while fostering technical development and collaboration within engineering teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and the ability to meet the requirements necessary to obtain a U.S. Sensitive Security Clearance.

Education and Experience Qualifications

• You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering.
• You have experience with mechanical analysis tools and product lifecycle management.

Eligible applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.


Your benefits

• You will enjoy a flexible work environment that supports your work-life balance; we offer paid time off for parental leave and 22+ days off for personal time and holidays
• You will have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with FSA or HSA options, and a 401(k) plan with a company match up to six percent
• You are provided with several company-paid benefits, including vision insurance, short and long-term disability and basic life insurance plans, and educational and employee assistance programs

Your working environment at Korber

Korber is pioneering cutting-edge sorting technology and solutions that shape the future of mail and parcel automation across Europe, North America and Asia. Set new industry standards and champion customer-centric services and solutions with our dynamic team based in Irving, Texas, USA.

This role offers a hybrid work setting based in Irving, Texas, with up to 10% domestic travel.

Can you see yourself in this profile? Then Korber is the right place for you. We look forward to getting to know you!

Equal opportunity employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity to all applicants. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial, and/or local law.

Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience, please contact us via View email address on click.appcast.io. We work with selected partners and therefore ask recruitment consultancies to refrain from contacting us by mail or telephone.

The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer. Nothing in this document alters an employee's at-will employment status

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