Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

About APPLIED Adhesives: We have you covered. Nobody knows more about adhesives than APPLIED Adhesives. We are passionate about solving complex challenges with innovative adhesive products and offerings. APPLIED is the industry leader in helping manage costs, reduce waste, and make entire operations run more efficiently. From adhesives, equipment, parts, and service, we have you covered. With world-class adhesive products, equipment, and parts along with visionary leadership, unparalleled expertise, and an agile, responsive service team, we're not happy simply staying put. Every day, we leverage our technical expertise and passion for problem solving for the benefit of our customers and the future of our company. We have countless victories that we could celebrate, but we're more interested in looking forward than back. We've collected the talent and skills to continue innovating new product solutions and applications in emerging industries. We have the fortitude to not only accept challenges, but to seek them out. And we have the confidence and determination to become the most sought-after adhesive solutions partner. Come join us!

The Role: We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer who displays strong communication, interpersonal skills, and embraces a growth mindset. This position will lead design projects, ensure product conformity to internal and regulatory standards, support production personnel during new design testing and validation, and assist the Engineering Manager in specialty equipment feasibility reviews. This individual will utilize computer-aided design software to create 2D and 3D models of parts and equipment. In addition to core responsibilities, this role will serve as a mentor and trainer to team members, providing guidance, knowledge sharing, and support to promote individual and team success. This is an onsite role in Rockford, MI.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead design efforts of specialty equipment, adhering to customer specifications.
• Create surface and solid CAD models to satisfy design requirements.
• Work with a design team and individually on CAD projects
• Validate new designs, ensuring products meet or exceed quality and performance standards.
• Support service technicians to troubleshoot issues with customer equipment.
• Execute engineering change orders.
• Create assembly documentation and user manuals from CAD drawings.
• Lead conference calls with customers for general information and system training sessions.
• Participate in DFMEA and DFM activities.
• Conduct root cause analysis on issues identified during production or customer use to improve product performance or durability.
• Collect and analyze data on equipment performance using engineering analysis tools and techniques.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review safety standards and make changes as applicable to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Maintain knowledge of new and developing industry technology, equipment, and applications; apply this knowledge to recommend product enhancements.
• Maintain engineering Bills of Material in the Enterprise Resource Planning system.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Support and adhere to all safety procedures and complete all required safety training.
• Identify and support improvement opportunities for processes in order to support company objectives and customer expectations.
• Must be willing to travel to APPLIED facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You Are Ideal For This Role If You:

• Work collaboratively with others and contribute to a positive, respectful team environment.
• Take ownership of your work and follow through on commitments you make.
• Embrace learning opportunities and use curiosity to solve problems and drive improvement.

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Possess mechanical dexterity to perform equipment operation.
• Frequently moves items weighing up to 25 lbs. Occasionally moves items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of mechanical or design engineering experience.
• Located in the Grand Rapids, MI. area.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Other Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of fluid dispensing experience highly preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of CAD and AutoCAD software, SolidWorks preferred.
• Excellent engineering/mechanical aptitude.
• Project leadership experience and prior experience leading customer facing meetings.
• Prior experience with Programmable Logic Controllers.
• Knowledge of electrical and pneumatic control circuits.
• Knowledge of component design for manufacturability in machining centers.
• Ability to work as part of a team and individually on projects.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.

Why Work for Us:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• 401k Match
• Flexible and Team-Oriented work environment
• Generous PTO policy
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career and talent development opportunities as well as opportunities for personal growth

Leading with Integrity, Collaboration, and Passion In today's dynamic business landscape, these core values serve as the compass guiding our actions and decisions. Whether it's demonstrating leadership, fostering collaboration, igniting passion, upholding integrity, or maintaining a relentless customer focus, these principles shape our mission, vison and values, and drive our commitment to excellence. Our Core Values: Team-Oriented We win together! We treat our teammates with respect. Get Things Done We focus on results, not excuses. We consistently go above and beyond. Accountable When we make a commitment, we keep it. Trust is earned. Curious Curiosity is the spark for a solution. We are growth-minded and eager to learn. Driven to Win A highly satisfied customer is our ultimate win. Profitable growth = winning. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Typical work is in a climate-controlled environment requiring regular use of computer and electronic equipment. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.