Senior Mechanical, Project Engineer; Equipment Machinery

Senior Mechanical, Project Engineer (Equipment Machinery) The Masons Group
• Hackensack, NJ, United States

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Electromechanical Systems and Industrial Machinery

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry Focus: Electromechanical Equipment I Automation Systems I Industrial Manufacturing I Robotics I Custom Machinery I Food and Beverage I Packaging I Water and Wastewater I Processing Equipment

A privately owned, highly respected manufacturer with over 50+ years of success delivering complex, high-quality custom and benchmark electromechanical systems for critical infrastructure.

Seeking to add to our engineering team a seasoned professional to help us build custom machinery used across the food and beverage, water treatment, packaging, energy, and automation sectors. Every system is designed, fabricated, and assembled on-site in their U.S.

-based facilities. A financially stable, customer-trusted, and operates with speed, precision, and integrity. With low turnover, strong leadership, and a tight-knit, collaborative team, this is a rare opportunity for a senior-level engineer looking to make a real impact.

• A privately-owned, financially secure, stable organization with a bold growth plan, your contributions matter here
• Recession-resistant with a strong, diverse client base
• All manufacturing and engineering done on-site in the U.S.
• Short lead times and fully integrated workflow
• Diverse vertical markets including food processing, automated packaging, and industrial systems
• Long-tenured team with low turnover and deep technical experience
• Real mentorship from senior engineers and technical leadership
• A collaborative, team-first culture that values craftsmanship, integrity, and innovation
• Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses
• Clear pathways for career advancement into operations, technical leadership, or project management
• Access to ongoing technical training and development resources
• Opportunities to work on meaningful projects that impact essential industries
• Flexibility, autonomy, and a culture where good ideas get traction

• Lead the design and development of mechanical and electromechanical systems
• Engineer custom industrial machinery, motion systems, and integration for real-world automation
• Create detailed 3D CAD models and drawings using Autodesk Inventor, Solid Works, and AutoCAD
• Play a key role in the transition to Autodesk Inventor as the core design platform
• Collaborate with sales, drafting, production, service, and R&D teams to ensure design feasibility and performance
• Attend Factory Acceptance Tests, system demos, and customer meetings
• Conduct hands‑on testing and root cause analysis to solve engineering challenges
• Recommend improvements to enhance reliability, manufacturability, and cost‑efficiency
• Generate full technical documentation including BOMs, manuals, and assembly instructions
• Provide limited on‑site support for commissioning and validation, travel is minimal (0 to 2 percent)

• Experience designing electromechanical equipment, custom machinery, and automated systems
• High‑level proficiency in Autodesk Inventor preferred, along with Solid Works and AutoCAD
• Solid understanding of GD&T, tolerance analysis, mechanical fasteners, motion control, and pneumatics
• Familiarity with PLM systems and NPI workflows
• Hands‑on background and mechanical aptitude is strongly valued. Candidates who enjoy working on cars, engines, machines, or DIY projects often excel here
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to present technical information clearly to both internal teams and clients
• Associate or bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent hands‑on experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools like SharePoint and Microsoft Teams

While not required, familiarity with the following codes and standards is considered a plus:

• ASME Section VIII for pressure vessel design and inspection
• ASME B31.1 and B31.3 for power and process piping
• ASME Y14.5 for geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• ASME B16.5, B36.10M for flanges, pipes, and fittings
• ASME PTC 4…