Mechanical Design Engineer

About the role

This Mechanical Design Engineer role focuses on developing innovative mechanical and electro-mechanical products from concept through production. You will create detailed 3D models and manufacturing-ready drawings, ensure designs meet structural, safety, and ergonomic requirements, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and suppliers. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to new product introduction (NPI) in a growing, innovation-focused environment while supporting low-to-mid volume, high-mix manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on the design and development of new innovative products, enhancements, and technologies to meet market needs.
• Create detailed 3D models, large assemblies, and manufacturing-ready fabrication drawings using SolidWorks.
• Ensure that all designs meet structural, safety, and ergonomic requirements.
• Review design documentation for feasibility, manufacturability, and accuracy.
• Work with suppliers to coordinate prototype builds and ensure design expectations are clearly communicated and met.
• Collaborate closely with CNC fabrication, sheet metal bending, and assembly teams to optimize designs for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA).
• Support configurable or custom-engineered products through the full design lifecycle.
• Provide hands-on production support and participate in prototyping activities as needed.
• Check design files in and out, resolve version conflicts, and manage engineering data workflows within SolidWorks PDM.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure technical requirements, schedules, and project milestones are achieved.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to colleagues and other departments as needed.
• Contribute to building and maintaining a positive, open culture that encourages cooperation, collaboration, and clear work instructions.
• Handle and prioritize multiple projects while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and urgency.
• Perform other engineering and design-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in an engineering design environment.
• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• 2+ years of experience in the design of consumer or industrial products (electro-mechanical and mechanical), including new product introduction (NPI).
• Proficiency in CAD software with SolidWorks experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to create detailed 3D models, large assemblies, and manufacturing-ready drawings using SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of engineering practices, standards, and documentation methods.
• Experience using SolidWorks Product Data Management (PDM) systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude demonstrated through prior work experience and/or hands-on projects or hobbies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze and resolve technical issues.
• Ability to thrive in a cross-functional, collaborative team environment.
• Self-motivated and creative, with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• High degree of accuracy and a strong sense of urgency in delivering engineering work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using SolidWorks PDM in conjunction with ERP or MRP software.
• Experience with configurable or custom-engineered products.
• Experience supporting low-to-mid volume, high-mix manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on production support and prototyping experience.
• Experience designing with sheet metal and understanding of related fabrication processes.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with CNC fabrication, sheet metal bending, and assembly teams.
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with suppliers, production, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Interest in contributing to a growing, innovation-driven company and product portfolio.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $43.00 – $48.07/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)