Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer Georgia Pacific life insurance, parental leave United States, Wisconsin, Neenah May 05, 2026 Your Job GeorgiaPacific is currently looking for a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer within our Device Development Group at the Neenah Technical Center (NTC)! The Design Engineer will develop mechanical and electromechanical dispensers (paper, skin care, cutlery) from concept through commercialization, focusing on reliable, manufacturable, and user-friendly product solutions. You will collaborate with crossfunctional teams, including business leaders, project engineers, electrical/test engineers, quality, and industrial design, and influence the evolution of products for our businesstobusiness brands such as Dixie, enMotion, Brawny, Compact, and Pacific Blue Ultra. This role offers broad exposure across consumer product development and the opportunity to directly impact product performance and manufacturability. Our Team At GeorgiaPacific's Neenah Technical Center (NTC) in Neenah, WI, we are the central site for research, development, and lab services supporting GeorgiaPacific's North American Consumer Products business. The Device Development Group creates mechanical and electromechanical dispensing solutions and values innovation, practical engineering, and employee development. You'll join a collaborative team focused on great design, consistent quality, and delivering customer value. What You Will Do

• Develop product designs and provide ongoing technical support for electromechanical devices across the product lifecycle (concept commercialization end of life).
• Create and iterate 3D CAD models and 2D drawings (SolidWorks preferred) for parts and assemblies, primarily injectionmolded plastic components.
• Lead design for manufacturing (DFM) guidance and manage technical interactions with outsourced and international contract manufacturers.
• Generate and maintain full documentation packages and manage release into the company documentation system.
• Create and manage mechanical BOMs and drive engineering changes through release.
• Develop and execute product validation and verification plans; perform simulated use testing and troubleshoot product issues.
• Apply engineering analysis (FMEA, tolerance analysis, FEA, DOE, statistical analysis) to minimize build/test cycles and ensure robust designs.
• Work crossfunctionally with business, quality, electrical/test, and industrial design teams to meet product requirements for safety, quality, performance, and cost.
• Take ownership of development tasks and drive timely completion. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years' experience in product design engineering (mechanical/electromechanical products) from concept to commercialization.
• Proficiency with 3D solid modeling and 2D drawing generation (SolidWorks preferred).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and logical/analytical problemsolving skills.
• Experience preparing validation/verification plans and technical documentation. What Will Put You Ahead
• Proven expertise designing plastic parts for injection molding and highvolume manufacturing.
• Experience with sheet metal design.
• Consumer products design experience, including innovation activities (customer research, conceptualization).
• Experience working with international contract manufacturers.
• Familiarity applying FEA, DOE, FMEA, tolerance analysis, and statistical methods to product development.
• Experience with product cost management and DFM practices.
• Proficiency with project tracking tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Workfront, etc.

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