Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Industrial Capital Equipment)

Position Summary

Thayer Scale, a global leader in industrial weighing technology, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Engineering team in Pembroke, MA. This position is an important contributor to the design, configuration, standardization, and continuous improvement of Thayer’s industrial weighing and process control equipment, supporting industries ranging from food production to building products, to plastics & chemicals.

This role works cross-functionally with Sales, Service, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to ensure product designs meet performance requirements and internal targets for quality, cost, and cycle time.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills.

Reporting Relationship

This position reports to the Engineering Manager, with day-to-day support and coordination provided within the Engineering team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

All behaviors must comply with Thayer Scale policies, including the Code of Conduct & Rules outlined in the Thayer Scale employee handbook.

Key responsibilities include:

- 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.

Other Required Duties and Responsibilities

- 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.

Education and Experience

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.

Core Competencies

- Job Knowledge

- Teamwork

- Customer Service

- Flexibility

- Work Ethic

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge:

- ERP systems, DFMA/DFM principles, and Lean manufacturing concepts

- CAD drawing interpretation and mechanical documentation best practices

- Industrial equipment design practices and standardization methods

Skills:

- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

- Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail

- Practical, hands-on engineering mindset with a focus on execution

- Ability to work effectively across departments and functions

Abilities:

- Interpret and apply company policy and rules

- Communicate clearly and professionally with customers, suppliers, and internal teams

- Maintain company standards for quality, security, and confidentiality

- Work safely in industrial environments and comply with company safety policies

- Manage multiple tasks and deliver results within required timelines

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The employee must maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:

- Making observations

- Reading and writing

- Communicating with others

- Working safely around industrial equipment and manufacturing activity

About Thayer Scale

Thayer Scale is a privately held manufacturing and technology company specializing in equipment used for the continuous weighing and feeding of bulk materials across a wide variety of industries. Founded in 1949 in Rockland, Massachusetts and relocated shortly thereafter to Pembroke on the South Shore, Thayer Scale has maintained its long-standing business philosophy, product focus, and operating structure for decades.

Thayer’s stability, continuity of leadership, and specialized product focus have supported the continued advancement of our uniquely designed conveyor belt scales and gravimetric feeders, contributing to our position as one of the global leaders in the continuous weighing industry.

Thayer Scale is an equal opportunity employer and offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of employee responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person