Senior Mechanical Engineer at Sargent & Greenleaf Inc – Nicholasville, Kentucky

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Department: Engineer New Product

Location: Nicholasville, KY

Reports to: Director of Engineering

Travel: 10%

FLSA: Exempt/Salary

Supervises: None

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.

Duties and 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:

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/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.