Mechanical Design Engineer
About the role
At Mohawk Lifts, you'll have the opportunity to develop innovative, safe, and reliable equipment for a company that has been setting the standard for durability and reliability in the automotive lift industry for over four decades. This isn't a role where you'll simply update drawings or maintain existing designs. We're looking for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems, creating practical solutions, and taking ownership of projects from concept through production release.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop new lift products and product improvements
- Lead engineering projects from concept through production release
- Perform stress analysis and engineering calculations to validate designs
- Create and maintain CAD models, drawings, and Bills of Material
- Support product certification testing and regulatory compliance efforts
- Collaborate with the manufacturing, purchasing, sales, and service teams
- Develop custom solutions to meet unique customer requirements
- Make a visible impact on product quality, innovation, and company growth
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
- 5+ years of experience as a Design Engineer
- At least 3 years of design experience within a manufacturing environment, ideally involving capital equipment
- Strong CAD experience required; Autodesk Inventor preferred
- Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems
- Experience with engineering calculations and stress analysis
- Experience developing products from concept through production release
- Valid driver's license
- Experience with hydraulic systems is a plus
- Electrical engineering knowledge or experience is a plus
Qualifications
- Desired Skills & Experience
Competitive salary
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Company-paid $50,000 Life Insurance
Company-paid Long-Term Disability
401(k) with up to 4.5% company match
Annual performance bonus opportunity
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Stable, growth-oriented manufacturing environment
Benefits & Perks
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company-paid $50,000 Life Insurance
- Company-paid Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with up to 4.5% company match
- Annual performance bonus opportunity
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Stable, growth-oriented manufacturing environment
Pay
Competitive salary
Schedule
Stable, growth-oriented manufacturing environment