Posted: 04/08/2026Employment Type:PermanentIndustry:EngineeringJob Number: DG53818348Pay Rate: $65000-70000 / year
Job Description
Mechanical DesignerLocation: 100% Onsite Salary: $65,000 – $70,000 Benefits: 100% paid medical, dental, vision | + bonus + strong 401k + life insurance and more About the OpportunityOur firm is partnering with a well established manufacturing company to identify a Mechanical Designer to join their team. This role focuses on the design and development of mechanical products and assemblies used in industrial applications. This is a hands on position supporting products from prototype through manufacturing readiness, ideal for someone who understands how products are built, tested, and refined in a real world environment. Key Responsibilities
Support development of new and existing products from prototype to manufacturing readiness
Design and refine mechanical assemblies and components
Perform tolerancing and stack up analysis
Design components to withstand real world loads and usage conditions
Build, test, and iterate on prototypes
Maintain design standards and documentation
Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors
MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTSCandidates must meet all of the following Experience and Background
3+ years of hands on mechanical design experience
Experience working with assemblies and real world products
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
Core Technical Skills
Strong understanding of mechanical design fundamentals
Experience with tolerancing and stack ups
Experience designing for load and failure prevention
Manufacturing Knowledge
Experience with machining, casting, and molding processes
Strong understanding of DFM Design for Manufacturing and DFA Design for Assembly
Tools and Systems
Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Inventor
Experience with Autodesk Vault
Strong Excel skills for BOMs and tracking
Practical Engineering Ability
Hands on prototype development and testing
Ability to troubleshoot and refine designs
Experience designing physical products not just CAD models
STRONGLY PREFERRED
Experience with gear systems including spur gears
Experience with high load or high torque applications
Understanding of gear ratios and failure modes
Experience integrating motors, switches, and wiring
Experience with AC universal motors
Exposure to product certification processes such as UL or CSA Group
NICE TO HAVE:
Cutting tool design experience
Experience in railroad or heavy industrial tools
Vendor sourcing and quoting experience
Experience working in a small team environment
Why This Role
Strong benefits package fully covered medical, dental, and vision
Bonus potential and competitive 401k
Opportunity to work on real products used in industrial environments
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