Design Engineer

Aegis Worldwide; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aegis Worldwide is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Indianapolis to develop and support engineering designs across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, collaborating with manufacturing, quality, purchasing, suppliers, and customers.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, CAD/FEA proficiency, thorough documentation, and active participation in continuous improvement while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0–3 years of relevant engineering experience; new graduates with applicable manufacturing or engineering internship experience are encouraged to apply.
• Proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD modeling and drafting; experience with platforms such as SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, Inventor, AutoCAD, or similar software.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems and their interaction within industrial equipment or vehicles.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a cross-functional team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Hands-on aptitude and ability to use basic hand tools to troubleshoot and evaluate design issues.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience with FEA or other engineering analysis tools is a plus.
• Manufacturing, production, or hands-on engineering experience is a plus.
• Resourceful, innovative, and willing to learn new technologies and systems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Demonstrated interest in continuous professional development and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering designs, layouts, models, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation using CAD, FEA, and other engineering tools.
• Design and modify mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and system-level components and assemblies.
• Develop project-specific engineering bills of materials and maintain accurate product documentation.
• Analyze technical requirements and develop solutions that meet performance, cost, reliability, safety, and manufacturability objectives.
• Support prototype, testing, production, and implementation activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve design, fit, form, function, wiring, and system integration issues on completed equipment.
• Conduct testing and validation to verify designs and improve product performance and reliability.
• Maintain drawings, specifications, engineering changes, and other technical documentation.
• Communicate engineering information and requirements to manufacturing, quality, purchasing, service, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify problems, determine root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Provide technical support throughout the product development and production lifecycle.
• Mentor, train, and support other team members as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement, process improvement, and problem-solving initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve product quality, performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities while meeting established deadlines.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Creo

Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

The Engineer will be responsible for developing and supporting engineering designs based on customer, application, and project-specific requirements. This position will plan, design, model, test, troubleshoot, and document mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components and systems throughout the product development and production process.

The Engineer will serve as the technical owner for assigned designs and collaborate with manufacturing, quality, purchasing, suppliers, customers, and other cross‑functional teams to develop solutions that are safe, reliable, manufacturable, cost‑effective, and fit for their intended application. The role requires a combination of engineering knowledge, hands‑on problem‑solving, technical communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering designs, layouts, models, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation using CAD, FEA, and other engineering tools.
• Design and modify mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and system‑level components and assemblies.
• Develop project‑specific engineering bills of materials and maintain accurate product documentation.
• Analyze technical requirements and develop solutions that meet performance, cost, reliability, safety, and manufacturability objectives.
• Support prototype, testing, production, and implementation activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve design, fit, form, function, wiring, and system integration issues on completed equipment.
• Conduct testing and validation to verify designs and improve product performance and reliability.
• Maintain drawings, specifications, engineering changes, and other technical documentation.
• Communicate engineering information and requirements to manufacturing, quality, purchasing, service, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify problems, determine root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Provide technical support throughout the product development and production lifecycle.
• Mentor, train, and support other team members as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement, process improvement, and problem‑solving initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve product quality, performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities while meeting established deadlines.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0–3 years of relevant engineering experience; new graduates with applicable manufacturing or engineering internship experience are encouraged to apply.
• Proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD modeling and drafting; experience with platforms such as SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, Inventor, AutoCAD, or similar software.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems and their interaction within industrial equipment or vehicles.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a cross‑functional team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Hands‑on aptitude and ability to use basic hand tools to troubleshoot and evaluate design issues.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience with FEA or other engineering analysis tools is a plus.
• Manufacturing, production, or hands‑on engineering experience is a plus.
• Resourceful, innovative, and willing to learn new technologies and systems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Demonstrated interest in continuous professional development and continuous improvement.