Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Design Custom Industrial Balancing Machinery. Lead Complex Projects. Make an Impact.

American Hofmann Corporation is seeking an experienced Senior level Mechanical Design Engineer to join help lead our team in Lynchburg, Virginia.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving challenging machine design problems, leading technical efforts on complex projects, and mentoring junior engineers. You will play a key role in the design and development of custom industrial balancing systems and automated machinery used by manufacturers around the world.

If you're passionate about machine design and enjoy seeing your ideas progress from concept through manufacturing and testing, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Lead the mechanical design and development of custom industrial balancing systems and automated machinery.
• Design systems incorporating pneumatics, hydraulics, actuators, tooling, fixturing, drilling stations, milling stations, and other automation technologies.
• Perform engineering calculations including precision ISO fits, tolerance stack-up analysis, component sizing, and fixture design.
• Lead the mechanical engineering effort on assigned projects by coordinating work assignments and providing technical direction to engineering team members.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, sales, testing, service, and production teams to deliver high-quality customer solutions.
• Mentor and support junior engineers through technical guidance and professional development.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to engineering processes, design standards, and product performance.
• Effectively communicate technical concepts and project status across multiple departments.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) required.
• 10+ years of mechanical design experience in industrial machinery, automation equipment, or custom machine design.
• Strong knowledge of machine design principles, GD&T, ISO fits, and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems, actuators, tooling, and fixturing.
• Proficiency with Siemens Solid Edge or comparable 3D CAD software.
• Experience with Creo (formerly Pro/ENGINEER) is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering projects and mentor other engineers.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Why Join American Hofmann?

At American Hofmann, you'll be part of a small, multidisciplinary engineering team where your contributions have a direct impact on our products and customers. We offer an environment where engineers are trusted to solve problems, collaborate closely across departments, and take ownership of their work.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $95,000 - $115,000, based on experience and qualifications
• Flexible work schedule
• Consistent 40-hour work week
• Challenging and technically rewarding machine design projects
• Opportunities for technical leadership and mentorship
• Collaborative and supportive engineering culture
• Direct visibility into the design, manufacturing, testing, and commissioning process

Location Requirement

This is a full-time, on-site position located in Lynchburg, Virginia. Remote work is not available. Candidates with established ties to Central Virginia are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you're looking for an opportunity to apply your machine design expertise, lead meaningful projects, and help develop the next generation of engineers, we encourage you to apply.

American Hofmann Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.