Lead mechanical design of product improvements for cost out or consolidation of similar technologies.
Generate and evaluate engineering concepts, prototypes, and design alternatives.
Performa engineering calculations, simulations, and tolerance analysis.
Develop detailed #D CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
Conduct design verification, validation testing, and root cause analysis.
Manage product development projects, schedules, budgets, and milestones.
Review and check engineering documentation, specifications and change requests.
Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications
Education
Required: BSME Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Desirable: Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Experience
Required
8+ years of mechanical engineering in rotating equipment product development, R&D, or advanced engineering environments.
Proven experience leading complex engineering projects from feasibility through implementation.
Experience working with multidisciplinary teams in a development environment.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, sheet metal fabrication, casting, and assembly.
Experience with engineering test methods, verification protocols, and data analysis.
Preferred: Project management within a Phase Gate process.
Product design of wastewater screening or treatment equipment.
Skills
Technical
Required
Advanced proficiency with CAD software, such as Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo, or NX.
Strong understanding of mechanical system design, material science and component selection.
Experience with FEA and other engineering simulation tools.
Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) and tolerance stack up analysis.
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office with excellent formula and engineering tool creation in Excel spreadsheets.
Microsoft PowerPoint knowledge and presentation creation.
Preferred: ERP software (Visual or SAP) understanding of BOM structures
AutoDesk Vault
Programming ability in VBA (Visual Basic for Applications).
Leadership & Business
Required
Strong written and verbal communication in English.
Ability to lead technical discussions and influence engineering decisions.
Ability to mentor and coach other team members.
Preferred: Experience with risk management methodologies such as FMEA
What we offer you
What We Offer You
15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays
401k plan with a 6% match
Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability
Health savings account matching
Motivating wellness program
Employee Assistance Program
Paid paternal leave
Gym reimbursement
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.
