Mechanical Engineer

About the role

The Mechanical Engineer (Entry Level) supports the research, design, development, improvement, and validation of mechanical products, components, systems, and processes. Working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and operations, this role applies fundamental mechanical engineering principles to defined tasks and portions of larger projects under close supervision, following established procedures, policies, and engineering standards to support product performance, quality, cost, manufacturability, and operational reliability. This position is currently eligible for DeZURIK’s hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and develop mechanical and electromechanical products, components, tools, machines, and systems using established engineering principles.
• Support product development activities including concept generation, prototype development, testing, validation, and design refinement.
• Assist in the development or modification of new and existing products, including product line extensions and customer-requested designs.
• Apply standardized engineering methods to select, evaluate, and test materials, components, and assemblies for suitability, performance, and reliability.
• Participate in the preparation and review of engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), and test or validation plans.
• Utilize CAD/CAE tools to model designs and produce detailed engineering documentation.
• Support manufacturing and operations by ensuring designs meet quality, cost, safety, reliability, and manufacturability requirements.
• Evaluate product or system performance and assist in identifying design improvements or corrective actions to resolve issues or inefficiencies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and other engineering disciplines to support product and process objectives.
• Follow established engineering procedures and quality standards while documenting work to ensure traceability, repeatability, and compliance.
• Receive technical guidance from more senior engineers and escalate complex issues as appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline is required.
• 0–2 years of related drafting or design experience, including internships or co-op experience.

Skills

• Foundational understanding of mechanical engineering theories, principles, and practices.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical product design, system development, and engineering documentation standards.
• Basic awareness of how ERP systems work.
• Ability to apply engineering concepts to routine or well-defined problems using established procedures.
• Familiarity with CAD or CAE tools for modeling, drafting, and design documentation.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawing dimensions, tolerances and datums, including GD&T and basic tolerance stack up analysis, and specifications.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, materials selection, and product testing methods.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for standard engineering issues.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and receive direction from senior engineers.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation discipline.

Physical Demands

• Physical demands are typical of an office position, including extended periods of sitting, and extensive use of a personal computer and telephone.
• Factory floor support is imperative. The physical requirements of the job are related to some testing in the engineering lab, field service activities that can be part of the job assignments, or handling component parts in the plant during a quality inspection.
• Must be able to see and move throughout the plant to resolve work problems and facilitate processes.
• Occasional handling of material and components.
• May have contact with caustic substances in some areas of the plant.
• Must be able to tolerate long hours in a shop environment and support after-hours business needs as they arise.
• Travel for the company, including both domestic and international travel, may be required for project/systems support.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds independently.

Working Conditions

• Normal manufacturing and office environment.
• When working occasionally in some shop areas, personal protection equipment (PPE) will be recommended and/or required (safety shoes, safety glasses w/side shields, hearing protection, face shield, gloves, apron, and boots).
• Must have the ability to support extended business hours to meet customer business needs.

Pay

Competitive base salary in the $75,577 to $94,472 range, based on experience and qualifications, along with annual bonus opportunities tied to performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Health savings account with company match
• Retirement plan for employer contributions through Vanguard
• Access to the Granite Assistance Fund
• Generous paid time off, including volunteer time off and paid holidays

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule eligible. Must be able to support extended business hours, after-hours business needs as they arise, and occasional domestic and international travel for project/systems support.