Senior Mechanical Engineer

MXI Partners is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to support a long-term engineering programme within the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineering professional to take on a senior technical leadership role, acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and providing direction and guidance to other engineers.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of mechanical engineering experience, a relevant engineering degree and an active Professional Engineer (PE) licence, or be scheduled to sit the PE examination within the coming months.

Candidates must currently be based locally to Raleigh, North Carolina.

Salary, Benefits & Perks

• Salary: Up to $180,000 per annum
• Overtime: Straight overtime available, offering additional earning potential.
• Bonus: Discretionary, performance-based bonus.
• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.
• 401(k) retirement plan: 60% employer match on contributions up to 6% of salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance:
• Company-paid life insurance
• Long-term disability: Company-paid coverage at 60% of salary.
• Additional benefits: Optional short-term disability, voluntary life insurance, HSA/FSA options, pet insurance and a complimentary Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Mechanical Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the project team.
• Lead, guide and direct other engineers on technical matters and engineering deliverables.
• Provide technical oversight and expertise across mechanical engineering activities.
• Review and evaluate engineering designs, specifications and technical documentation.
• Support complex engineering projects within pharmaceutical and life sciences environments.
• Ensure engineering solutions comply with applicable industry codes, standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and key project stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership without formal direct reports.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of professional mechanical engineering experience.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) licence, or scheduled to sit the PE examination within the coming months.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and direct other engineers as a technical SME.
• Strong mechanical engineering design, analysis and technical problem-solving experience.
• Experience working within complex engineering or industrial environments.
• Excellent communication, technical leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Must be currently based in or within commuting distance of Raleigh, North Carolina.

Working Arrangements

• Raleigh, North Carolina.
• 3 days per week in the office.
• 2 days per week working from home.
• Straight overtime available.