Job Description:Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the
Mechanical Engineer is responsible for driving innovative engineering solutions from concept development through final implementation, serving as a critical link between design, drafting, and project execution. This role combines technical expertise with project leadership, challenging the incumbent to solve complex engineering problems, coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, and deliver high-quality mechanical systems in a fast-paced environment.
Primary Duties- Develop, design, and analyze mechanical components, assemblies, and systems using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Draft Sight, etc.)
- Create detailed manufacturing drawings (drafting) ensuring compliance with industry standards and GD&T principles.
- Perform engineering calculations, simulation, and analysis to validate design performance, reliability, and safety.
- Manage document control, including bills of materials (BOMs), engineering change orders (ECOs), and technical specifications.
- Act as a project lead for assigned tasks or small-to-medium scale engineering projects.
- Define project scopes, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Coordinate cross-functional efforts between production, supply chain, and external vendors to ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget.
- Proactively identify potential bottlenecks or technical risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Provide technical expertise to the production floor to resolve manufacturing issues, improve assembly processes, or troubleshoot prototype builds.
- Collaborate with clients or internal stakeholders to refine requirements and drive design iterations based on feedback.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
- 3-5 years of verifiable experience in mechanical design and/or project engineering.
- Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and 2D drafting.
- Strong understanding of mechanics, materials science, and manufacturing processes (machining, injection molding, sheet metal, etc.).
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal oversight.
- A "roll-up-your-sleeves" mindset; comfortable switching between a design workstation, a project meeting, and the production floor.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of translating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong analytical skills with a focus on practical, cost-effective, and scalable solutions.
Working Conditions- Remains in a stationary position 50% of the time and involves additional physical demands such as ascending/descending stairs, walking stooping and standing.
- Must wear Personal Protective Equipment 'PPE' when working/visiting manufacturing and plant locations.
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery including but not limited to printer, tablets, cell phones.
- Moves transports, puts, or removes equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.; pushes, pulls products weighing up to 200 lbs. using provided safety tools.
- May be exposed to varying weather during travel.
- Domestic travel required approximately 80%.
