THAYER SCALE-HYER INDUSTRIES, INC. · 2 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Industrial Capital Equipment)
Pembroke, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThayer Scale is a global leader in industrial weighing technology, seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Engineering team. This role is crucial for the design and continuous improvement of industrial weighing and process control equipment, working cross-functionally with various departments to meet performance and quality targets.
IndustrialIndustrial EngineeringMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Serve as a key technical contributor and design owner for assigned equipment designs, supporting configuration management, cost control requirements, and design-for-manufacturing principles
Drive product standardization to improve order flow from customer requirements through manufacturing execution
Process and maintain equipment designs for customer projects by evaluating specifications, sizing, and application requirements
Interface with Sales, Service, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and customers to support and execute customer order engineering, including equipment design and layout as required
Create detail and production drawings for custom and configured equipment, applying GD&T practices to support component and system quality
Ensure designs are fully documented, including component specifications and approved manufacturer lists (AML)
Execute Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and support change control discipline
Create, upload, and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs) in the ERP system and distribute releases to production through Thayer’s engineering release process
Provide project coordination as needed to support quality, delivery, and cost targets
Support and drive Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) by participating in and promoting Lean improvement initiatives within Engineering
Partner with Production teams to support QA inspection and test procedures on equipment as required
Support Supply Chain in supplier qualification efforts and interface with suppliers on quality performance and technical questions
Produce engineering documentation and reports including test procedures, design verification reports, specifications, technical manuals, and user documentation
Provide mechanical engineering support to Sales, Service, and Production teams as needed
Review equipment specifications, quality documentation, and final test data as required prior to authorizing shipment
Develop and/or maintain simple performance metrics to support standardization, engineering responsiveness, and continuous improvement
Provide assistance to other company staff in the completion of daily duties as needed
Respond to urgent business needs or emergency situations when required
Perform other company-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited program
Fluency in English (written and spoken)
Proficiency with 3D CAD systems (Autodesk Inventor preferred; SolidWorks experience welcomed) and ability to work effectively with 2D drawings (AutoCAD)
5+ years of experience designing or supporting industrial equipment, machinery, or capital equipment systems
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and the relationship between design, cost, and producibility
Experience working with ERP systems, BOM structures, and revision-controlled engineering releases
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Preferred
8–12+ years of experience in industrial equipment design or order engineering with increased technical ownership
Demonstrated project coordination skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Experience supporting Lean initiatives and continuous improvement in an engineering/manufacturing environment
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Company
THAYER SCALE-HYER INDUSTRIES, INC.
Founded in 1949, Thayer Scale is a pioneering developer of continuous weighing and feeding equipment for the dry solids conveying and processing industries.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
David Hyer
President
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