Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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About the role

A growing custom machinery manufacturer is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design and development of automation equipment and specialized metalworking machinery. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on designing complete machine systems, improving existing equipment, and supporting projects from concept through build and testing. This opportunity offers a highly collaborative environment where engineering, manufacturing, assembly, programming, and testing are all completed in-house. Engineers have the ability to see their designs come to life on the production floor while working on a wide variety of custom automation and CNC-related projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design custom automation systems and specialized metalworking machinery
• Develop machine layouts, assemblies, and detailed mechanical designs
• Modify and improve existing equipment designs
• Perform engineering calculations including loads, torque analysis, and design validation
• Support quoting, project management, and customer communication efforts
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing and assembly teams throughout machine builds
• Provide technical sales and application support when needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of SolidWorks design experience
• Strong background in mechanical machine design
• Experience designing equipment within a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of CNC lathes, mills, machining centers, or metalworking equipment is highly preferred
• Ability to develop creative engineering solutions and troubleshoot complex mechanical systems
• Strong understanding of mechanical calculations and design integrity principles
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook

Why join us?

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Profit sharing program
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• HSA program
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling options
• Stable day shift schedule

Salary

$100,000 - $120,000 per year

Benefits

• Profit sharing program
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• HSA program
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling options
• Stable day shift schedule

Skills

• Strong background in mechanical machine design
• Experience designing equipment within a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of CNC lathes, mills, machining centers, or metalworking equipment
• Ability to develop creative engineering solutions and troubleshoot complex mechanical systems
• Strong understanding of mechanical calculations and design integrity principles
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook

Benefits

• Profit sharing program
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• HSA program
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling options
• Stable day shift schedule

Schedule

Stable day shift schedule

Pay

$100,000 - $120,000 per year

Job Details

A bit about us: A growing custom machinery manufacturer is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design and development of automation equipment and specialized metalworking machinery. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on designing complete machine systems, improving existing equipment, and supporting projects from concept through build and testing. This opportunity offers a highly collaborative environment where engineering, manufacturing, assembly, programming, and testing are all completed in-house. Engineers have the ability to see their designs come to life on the production floor while working on a wide variety of custom automation and CNC-related projects.

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