Mechanical Design Engineer — From Concept to Production

Nieco, LLC; Windsor; On-site; CAD 104,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Nieco, LLC in Windsor, California is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to bring concepts to production-ready solutions. You will design, develop and optimize mechanical systems for commercial cooking equipment, creating 3D models and drawings in SolidWorks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

You’ll build prototypes, test performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive manufacturability and reliability across the product lifecycle. This on-site role offers growth and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of mechanical design engineering experience.
• SolidWorks CAD software proficiency.
• Experience designing durable, reliable machine systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve mechanical systems and components for commercial cooking equipment.
• Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and engineering drawings using SolidWorks.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, quality, and other cross-functional teams.
• Build and evaluate prototypes, conduct testing, and analyze performance results.
• Ensure designs meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Troubleshoot design challenges and implement cost-effective solutions.
• Optimize products for manufacturability, reliability, and performance.
• Support projects from concept through production launch and ongoing improvements.

Skills

Mechanical design

SolidWorks CAD

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Nieco, LLC in Windsor, California is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to bring concepts to production-ready solutions. You will design, develop and optimize mechanical systems for commercial cooking equipment, creating 3D models and drawings in SolidWorks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

You’ll build prototypes, test performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive manufacturability and reliability across the product lifecycle. This on-site role offers growth and impact.