Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Title:                   Senior Mechanical Engineer                                              

Department:            Engineering

FLSA Status:             Exempt

Travel:                       up to 15%

Reports to:               Director of Engineering                               

Location:                   Nicholasville, Ky

The Sargent and Greenleaf (S&G) Family of Brands deliver proven lock and door solutions that protect people and assets at home, at work, and in communities around the world. We can provide businesses and consumers with high-security safe locks and locking systems, high-quality door hardware and fixtures, commercial-grade steel doors and frames, as well as multi-family and commercial security solutions.

Our unique portfolio of lock and door solution brands serves a wide range of our customers’ security needs across industries and applications. Together, we are on a mission to make the world more secure today and in the future.

Job Summary:

Our company is searching for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team. This role is pivotal in designing, developing, and supporting high-security electronic and mechanical lock systems, including new product lines, enhancements to existing solutions, and integrations with third party devices. The position offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you will manage multiple projects, demonstrating high levels of responsibility and ownership.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop electro-mechanical high-security locks using SolidWorks CAD/CAM, incorporating tolerances, materials, stress analysis, and compliance.
• Lead product development from concept to commercialization, including prototyping, testing, and integrating electronic/mechanical solutions for customer needs.
• Support production operations through collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain for process optimizations and troubleshooting.
• Provide field service support, including installations, repairs, diagnostics, and customer issue resolution for mechanical/electro-mechanical systems.
• Manage compliance and testing, ensuring regulatory adherence, and competitive market analysis in key sectors.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers and cross-functional teams to integrate systems, lead projects, and resolve interdisciplinary design issues.
• Create and manage engineering documentation, including drawings, specs, manuals, test data, and certification records.
• Analyze failures, develop prototypes, oversee manufacturing, and implement continuous improvements using tools such as Lean, Six Sigma, or FMEA.
• Lead small team efforts, manage timelines/budgets, mentor juniors, and coordinate with suppliers in a fast-paced environment.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging security threats to innovate materials and technologies for locks in vaults, ATMs, and DoD applications.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Proficiency in SolidWorks 2020+ for 3D modeling, simulation, and design of complex electro-mechanical systems, including schematics and drawings.
• Expertise in electro-mechanical principles, integrating drives, sensors, actuators, PLCs, hydraulics, and embedded technologies.
• Knowledge of product lifecycle, quality systems (Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA, DFX), and root-cause analysis for failures.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills using math, statistics, and mechanical diagnostics.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills for customer/regulatory interactions and team collaboration.
• Leadership in project management, planning, prioritizing, decision-making, and mentoring in small teams.
• Creativity and innovation for solving complex security problems and improving efficiency/reliability.
• Understanding of safety/regulatory compliance, industry standards, and simulation/test equipment.

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in a world class manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to navigate various departments of the organization’s physical premises.

S&G Vision & Values:

S&G is a passionate team with a continuous improvement culture dedicated to delivering trusted and transformative locking solutions while consistently exceeding customer expectations.

Must be a champion of the S&G corporate values of accountability, integrity, respect, teamwork, community, innovation, and leadership.

S&G is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.