Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Tupelo, MS
1 day ago
Job description
Job Title:
Senior
Mechanical Engineer
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Engineer / Technical Lead to play a pivotal role in the design, execution, and technical leadership of complex, custom systems. This position is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives on making high-level technical decisions, guiding projects, and mentoring project engineers in a fast-paced engineered-to-order (ETO) environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead high-level engineering aspects of custom systems, including system layouts and architecture, load paths and structural concepts, and interfaces with fabrication, installation, and controls.
- Serve as the technical authority on assigned projects, particularly during early concept and critical design phases.
- Support resolution of complex technical issues arising during fabrication, installation, or commissioning.
- Evaluate design alternatives, deviations, and risk trade-offs to support cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
- Conduct structured design reviews for project engineers' work, ensuring technical correctness, constructability, and alignment with internal standards and customer requirements.
- Identify potential downstream issues early to reduce rework and field changes.
- Act as a final technical check before release of critical designs.
- Mentor and coach project engineers and junior engineers, helping them develop sound engineering judgment, understand system-level thinking, and improve design quality and efficiency.
- Provide guidance without becoming a bottleneck, enabling others to execute independently over time.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of engineering standards, best practices, and reusable design elements.
- Work closely with project management, fabrication, and installation teams to support clear communication of design intent and technical decisions across disciplines.
- Participate in customer discussions as needed to explain technical solutions or resolve issues.
Essential Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- Experience in engineered-to-order (ETO) environments, preferably specific to industrial systems.
- Proficiency in 2D and 3D design for layout development, system design, and design review in an ETO environment.
- Experience reviewing and guiding others' designs, including design reviews and quality reviews.
- Experience and understanding of DFMEA and FEA.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Proficient in Solidworks.
- Understanding of machine design, conveyors, and industrial equipment.
- Experience in project management.
Work Environment
This is an office-based position, with occasional visits to a shop located across the road.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Tupelo, MS.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $ $62.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Tupelo,MS. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2026.
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