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General Information

Job ID
ATR62186
Posting Job Title
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Locations
GA Smyrna
Employment Type
Full Time
Date Posted
13-May-2026
Relocation Support
No

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.


Senior Mechanical Engineer - BPS Beverage Packaging Systems



The Opportunity:

We are searching for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our company as it grows. The Senior Mechanical Engineer’s responsibilities include working on the design and development of high-speed, automated packaging equipment sold throughout North America. You will ensure projects are completed on time and to specifications. This is a great opportunity for someone to build their own process and procedure based on personal experience and best practices.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock:

To be successful as a senior mechanical engineer, you should demonstrate the knowledge and aptitude for complex machine design. You must be comfortable working in an unstructured environment. 


General Functions, Skills and Responsibilities:

  • Lead design and development of high speed, automated packaging machinery.
  • Improve cost and quality of mechanical designs.
  • Drive development projects by directing and influencing cross functional teams.
  • Coordinate with project managers, manufacturing, supply chain and electrical engineers to ensure projects are completed to specifications.
  • Conduct root cause analysis, perform diagnostics, and troubleshoot equipment.
  • Scope and manage project budgets and schedules.
  • Establish relationships with customer facing organizations, vendors and suppliers.
  • Manage subcontractors and their work to meet design requirements within project timelines.
  • Mentor junior engineers and train in engineering best practices.
  • Ensuring a safe, positive work environment.
  • Must be hands on.
  • Machine Production and Installation Support
    • Support the Technical Sales Managers on platform production projects
    • Respond to questions, troubleshoot, provide studies and estimates
    • Provide cost effective solutions to problems affecting the customer product while maintaining the integrity of the design

 

What you need to Succeed:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
  • 10-15 yrs in engineering and machine design, preference given to experience working on high-speed, automated machinery.
  • Experience with linear actuators, servos, gearboxes, sensors and pneumatics.
  • Comprehensive understanding of DFM, DFA, ASME Y14.5 and GD&T.
  • Experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.
  • Packaging machinery equipment experience is a plus.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Practical experience with CAD software (PTC Creo), PLM systems, ERP systems and engineering change management.
  • Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Excellent motivational skills and multitasking abilities.
  • 10-15% travel, including international to our sister plant in France.
  • Technical Skills 
    • CAD skills: Preferred, PTC Creo, Windchill, AutoCAD
    • PC skills: Preferred i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint



Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.