Senior Mechanical Engineer

About the Company

Our Company is where we transform vision into reality. It's where ideas become technologies, and cutting-edge technologies become solutions for animal care and management. We support farmers by providing real-time actionable information to help them manage their herds. It provides pet owners with smart devices and data that give them a better understanding of their pets' activity and health needs, enriching relationships. It helps conservationists safeguard natural environments and wildlife. Leveraging decades of Technological Research & Development experience across many markets, technologies and species, along with development environments and Quality Assurance procedures, we're always inventing new ways to look after the health and well-being of animals. Our decades of experience keep us ahead of the curve by leveraging advanced Technological Solutions from enhancing the precious bond between people and their pets, to advancing animal healthcare and wildlife preservation.

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.

About the Role

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer you will play a key role in designing, developing, and supporting global products throughout their lifecycle. This position requires strong technical expertise, collaboration skills, and a hands-on approach to ensure product reliability, cost efficiency, and manufacturability. You will have the opportunity to influence innovative designs and advanced manufacturing processes in a global Hi-Tech environment.

Key Responsibilities

Product Design & Development

• Design and redesign mechanical components (plastic, sheet metal, rubber, etc.), ensuring optimal material selection, structural integrity, and manufacturability
• Prepare and lead design reviews, provide technical input, and actively contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes and methodologies
• Apply advanced technologies such as 3D printing, injection molding, compression molding, laser and ultrasonic welding, and sheet metal forming to meet cost, reliability, and production targets

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Lead all mechanical aspects of NPI, including integration of new machines into production lines and implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies (e.g., laser welding, leak detection, automation)

Lifecycle Management & Sustaining Engineering

• Plan and execute mechanical tasks across all product lifecycle stages
• Support sustaining activities such as mold production, reliability improvements, ECO implementation, and troubleshooting

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with global R&D teams and stakeholders (Engineering, Operations, sister companies, external manufacturers) to ensure seamless integration and successful project execution

Testing, Validation & Prototyping

• Conduct design verification tests (DVT), perform prototyping, and carry out empirical analyses to ensure compliance with quality, reliability, assembly, and regulatory standards
• Document and communicate results effectively to stakeholders

Data Analysis & Optimization

• Use statistical tools (e.g., Minitab, Excel) to analyze performance data and drive quality and reliability improvements

Production Support & Optimization

• Provide mechanical support to global manufacturing sites by resolving production challenges, troubleshooting issues, and implementing solutions to ensure smooth operations and continuous improvement

Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

• Gain hands-on experience with processes such as 3D printing, laser and ultrasonic welding, laser marking, design for assembly, and joining technologies (clips, snap fits)

Job Requirements

• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a global Hi-Tech multidisciplinary company, with proven ability to work effectively in a matrixed, cross-cultural team environment
• Experience as a product mechanical designer, including integration of electronics, plastics, metals, and rubber
• Proficiency in Solid Works CAD
• Experience with the full mechanical product development process: concept, design, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing
• Experience with Design for Manufacturability and Cost (DFM, DFC), mainly for plastic injection molding, machining, and sheet metal
• Expertise in plastics raw materials, mold tools, injection molding technology, and secondary plastic processes
• Experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) and transferring products from development to mass production in a global environment
• Project management experience, including planning mechanical tasks and tracking deliverables
• Experience with Teamcenter PLM or similar product lifecycle management tools
• Excellent presentation and communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• Willingness to travel abroad

Required Skills

• 3D Printing
• Coordination of Trades
• Cost Effectiveness Analysis
• Decision Making
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
• Engineering Standards
• Equipment Installations
• Estimation and Planning
• Fabrication Management
• HVAC Systems
• Injection Moldings
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Machining
• Maintenance Supervision
• Manufacturing Quality Control
• Manufacturing Scale-Up
• Mass Production
• Mechanical Components
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechanical Principles
• New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Plastic Injection Moulding
• Production Support

Job Details

• Employee Status: Regular
• Relocation: Available
• VISA Sponsorship: Available
• Travel Requirements: Flexible
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid
• Valid Driving License: Required
• Hazardous Material(s): None listed
• Job Posting End Date: 02/25/2026

Application Information

• Current Employees apply HERE
• Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

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