Senior Mechanical Engineer, Production

McCarran, NV

Full Time

Posted August 1, 2026

$123k - $175k· Est.

Application opens on company website

Redwood Materials is seeking an entrepreneurial Senior Mechanical Engineer to support pilot projects and commercial scale production operations.

Lead the specification, procurement, and implementation of capital equipment.
Design tooling and fixtures.
Review and provide input on new process/equipment designs.
Partner with mechanical development team to transition newly developed processes and equipment into manufacturing.
Create and own process work instructions and standard operating procedures.
Train manufacturing personnel on new processes and equipment.
Analyze process data and metrics and drive improvements on safety, quality, and cost.
Trouble-shoot and solve process and equipment issues.
Identify and execute continuous improvement projects.

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
5 - 7 years experience as a Mechanical Engineer
Strong mechanical aptitude, including understanding of dimensioning and tolerancing.
Strong organizational and project management skills; previous project management experience preferred.
Prior experience leading capital acquisition processes.
Experience with industrial scale processes and equipment, including automation.
Detail oriented with an analytical and structured approach to problem solving.
Experience with statistical data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Experience with structured capital process, including process/equipment validation.
Technical writing experience.
Highly proficient with Microsoft office software.
Solid Modeling 3D CAD experience preferred.
A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!
Ability to safely perform job duties in both office and production environments.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. as needed.
Must maintain regular and punctual attendance in alignment with company and regulatory standards.
Must be able to communicate clearly.