Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin

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Join Georgia Pacific's Device Development Group as a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design and development of mechanical and electromechanical dispensers (paper, skin care, cutlery) from concept through commercialization. This is an entry level role focused on learning, supporting engineers, and helping deliver reliable, manufacturable, and user-friendly products. You'll work with cross functional teams and gain broad exposure across consumer product development.

Our Team

At Georgia-Pacific's Neenah Technical Center (NTC) in Neenah, WI, we are the central site for research, development, and lab services supporting Georgia-Pacific's North American Consumer Products business. The Device Development Group creates mechanical and electromechanical dispensing solutions and values innovation, practical engineering, and employee development. You'll join a collaborative team focused on great design, consistent quality, and delivering customer value.

What You Will Do

Support development of product designs and provide technical assistance throughout the product lifecycle (concept commercialization to end of life).
- Create and update 3D CAD models and 2D drawings (SolidWorks preferred) for parts and assemblies under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Assist with design for manufacturing (DFM) reviews and provide input for manufacturability improvements.
- Prepare documentation packages and support engineering release activities.
- Support test and validation activities: prepare test setups, run simulated use tests, collect data, and document results.
- Troubleshoot product issues and suggest improvements.
- Apply basic engineering analysis methods (tolerance stackups, basic FMEA concepts, simple hand calculations).
- Collaborate with business, quality, electrical/test, and industrial design teams to meet product requirements.
- Manage assigned tasks, meet deadlines, and report progress to project leads.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Familiarity with 3D solid modeling and 2D drawing generation (SolidWorks preferred).
- Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn

What Will Put You Ahead

- Experience in plastics design, injection molding, or high-volume manufacturing fundamentals
- Basic experience with sheet metal design
- Familiarity with basic FEA, DOE, or FMEA concepts from coursework or internships.
- Experience in consumer product development.

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Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

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