Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - New Product Development

Location

New Orleans, LA

Job Category

Engineering

Division

Intralox

Job Description (General Summary)

Intralox, a division of Laitram, L.L.C., is a globl leader in innovative conveyance solutions that improve lives and optimize businesses around the world. With more than 3,800 employees across 20+ countries, we're a team of curious problem solvers who have been delivering groundbreaking ideas and driving customer success for over 50 years. Founded on the principle of doing the right thing-with honesty, fairness, and respect-we've built a culture known for innovation, workplace excellence, and self-managed people who thrive on ownership and continuous improvement.

We're currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our New Product Development team-someone who brings strong analytical skills, hands-on problem-solving, and a drive to experiment and iterate quickly. In this role, you'll help design and validate the next generation of Intralox products and play a key part in advancing the performance and reliability our customers depend on.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Mechanical Engineer - New Product Development (NPD)

Intralox, LLC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for the New Product Development Department-where creativity meets disciplined engineering. This role focuses on developing new products by designing methods, tools, and equipment used to evaluate performance of Intralox's next generation of products and solutions.

We're looking for someone who brings analytical rigor , hands-on curiosity , and thrives in an environment where you're encouraged to build, test, fail fast, and learn quickly .

Key Responsibilities

Project & Communication

Develop and manage project scope, task lists, and timelines

Communicate project status, risks, and opportunities with team members and internal customers

Engineering & Analysis

Evaluate mechanical and electromechanical systems using principles of physics, mechanics, heat transfer, and materials science

Develop and execute test plans for materials, components, and systems

Participate in design reviews and brainstorming sessions

Test Equipment Development

Research system performance requirements and define measurable results

Develop specifications for equipment purchased from vendors

Create conceptual and detailed designs for in-house equipment

Produce CAD models and engineering drawings

Specify and order components

Develop and implement control and data-acquisition systems

Assemble, troubleshoot, and qualify test equipment

Maintain equipment and train internal users

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

5+ years of engineering experience

3D modeling experience (SolidWorks, Pro-E, Inventor, etc.)

Strong hands-on approach to problem-solving

Machine design experience

Benefits & Rewards

Laitram offers a market-leading, long-term rewards package designed to support growth, wellbeing, and performance :

Five-bonus system : four quarterly profit-sharing bonuses + annual performance bonus

401(k) : 100% match up to 4%, plus additional company contributions

Health & Wellness : medical, dental, vision, onsite wellness centers, fitness facilities, and personal training

Time Off : generous PTO, paid holidays, and parental leave

Culture : self-management philosophy that empowers ownership and continuous improvement

Growth : ongoing training, technical development, and mobility across divisions

Community : values-driven environment emphasizing integrity, collaboration, and impact

Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Explore our culture and opportunities at www.laitram.com / careers .

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