Senior Mechanical Engineer - R&D

HIROTEC America is more than just a global industry leader with worldwide sales in excess of 1.5 billion dollars and 29 facilities in 8 countries. HIROTEC is a company that is constantly changing and growing with its community. We believe there is always room for advancement in every aspect of a business. If it’s not broken, don’t fix it, improve it.

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our R&D team focused on the development, standardization, and continuous improvement of mechanical tooling and automation systems. This role blends hands-on engineering work with strategic leadership in cost reduction, design simplification, and standard product development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support development of standard mechanical designs used in tooling and automation systems
• Implement cost reduction strategies and design simplification using engineering best practices (e.g., GD&T)
• Manage tooling design release and follow-up through build and implementation
• Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams to support R&D initiatives
• Track project budgets and timelines, reporting key findings and recommendations to senior leadership
• Mentor and guide junior engineers (no direct reports)
• Communicate clearly and confidently with executive, director, and C-suite stakeholders
• Travel as needed to customer sites, trade shows, and international group locations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in fast-paced automation environments
• Proficiency with NX CAD software; FEA tools such as Ansys are a plus
• Strong understanding of GD&T and design for manufacturability
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and improve product standards
• Excellent communication, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Excellent work environment and benefits awaits you!