Applications Engineer: CAD/FEA for Manufacturing

ADP, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401k with company match

Paid vacation 13 days

Job summary

Jergens, Inc. in Cleveland, OH, is seeking an engineer with 3–5 years of experience in precision assembly and manufacturing. You will design work cells, review drawings, and apply GD&T to ensure quality and efficiency.

Strong CAD skills and problem solving are essential for improving processes and reducing costs. The role requires collaboration with engineering, quality, and purchasing, plus the ability to support cost-reduction initiatives and ERP data handling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering; master’s preferred; PE preferred.
• 3–5 years of engineering experience in precision assembly and manufacturing.
• Experience designing efficient work cells and assembly workflows.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and blueprints.
• Strong customer orientation and communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills; proficient with SolidWorks.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Effective time management; can handle multiple demands.
• High integrity and alignment with company values.
• Understanding of GD&T concepts and tolerance stack‑ups.
• Experience using FEA software for stress analysis.

Responsibilities

• Understand products, processes, and capabilities to meet quality, cost, and efficiency targets.
• Serve as a technical representative with customers and provide solutions.
• Review drawings to determine requirements and feasibility.
• Select design concepts and technology for new or improved products.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Redesign processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with quality and purchasing to manage vendor quality.
• Support manufacturing cost-reduction initiatives.
• Use 3D CAD to generate models and drawings.
• Enter data in ERP system.

Skills

Mechanical design

GD&T

FEA software

SolidWorks

3D CAD

ERP data entry

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Master’s degree

P.E. certification

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP System

3D CAD software

FEA software

Job description

Jergens, Inc. in Cleveland, OH, is seeking an engineer with 3–5 years of experience in precision assembly and manufacturing. You will design work cells, review drawings, and apply GD&T to ensure quality and efficiency.

Strong CAD skills and problem solving are essential for improving processes and reducing costs. The role requires collaboration with engineering, quality, and purchasing, plus the ability to support cost-reduction initiatives and ERP data handling.