Design Engineer III

Jobtailor; Tipp City (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States seeks an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design of industrial products and rotating machinery, with a strong focus on noise and vibration optimization.

You will model, test, review drawings, and collaborate with suppliers to meet GD&T, DFMEA, PPAP, and cost targets while supporting cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical design and development; 7–10 years in industrial products.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and MS Office applications (Teams, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Projects).
• Experience in sound and vibration optimization and DFMEA.
• Root cause analysis using formal problem-solving methods.
• Experience with manufacturing processes, castings, fabrications, forgings, sheet metal parts, bearings, or fasteners.
• Ability to perform vibration/noise testing and modal analysis.

Skills

Sound and vibration

Root cause analysis

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

DFMEA

Rotating machinery

Manufacturing processes

Modal analysis

Vibration testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Data Acquisition Software

Modal Analysis Equipment

Job description

• Complete electric motor and motor control housing mechanical designs, as well as components and accessories (castings, fabrications, shafts, end frames, mainframes, etc.) meeting market requirements and cost targets for New Product Development (NPD) & existing products.
• Analyzes, model and test mechanical systems to minimize noise and vibrations while optimizing acoustic performance
• Identify and execute cost saving opportunities of existing products and designs.
• Managing engineering work and priorities of the project team to align with milestones and stretch goals of project schedule (Stage Gate Process)
• Drawing review, approval, and release coordination
• Writes specifications (design specifications, drafting instructions, product specifications)
• Select and integrate components into design, interaction with suppliers/vendors
• Provide technical support to other departments
• Create test plans, monitor tests, work with lab personnel, complete data analysis and summarize results
• Familiar with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Lean processes and material/component selection.
• Continuous improvement and demonstrated mastery in diverse settings are valuable in the role.
• Product Part Approval Process (PPAP), supplier development and qualification experiences are desirable.
• Manage multiple projects at the same time and stay on track for required dates.
• Product knowledge capture, curator and dissemination within a cross functional environment.
• Always promote a safe working environment by following established and required safety policies and practices.
• Unquestionable business and personal integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 7-10 years of experience in mechanical design and development of industrial products or components, preferably with rotating machinery
• Strong User CAD software (SolidWorks) and Microsoft Office applications (Teams, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Projects)
• Depth and Experience in the area of sound and vibration or acoustic optimization
• Experience in root cause analysis using formal problem solving methods
• Knowledge and Experience in an area of focus: manufacturing processes, castings, fabrications, forgings, sheet metal parts, bearings, and/or fasteners
• Measure & Testing capabilities; specifically vibration and noise testing, including modal analysis in labs and field environments, using microphones, sensors, modal hammers and data acquisitions software

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in mechanical design and development of industrial products, with a strong focus on sound and vibration optimization. Proficient in managing engineering projects, ensuring alignment with milestones, and promoting continuous improvement in a cross-functional environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Mechanical Design
• Sound And Vibration Optimization
• SolidWorks CAD Software
• Root Cause Analysis
• Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing (GD&T)

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Mechanical Design
• Sound And Vibration Testing
• Data Analysis
• Design Failure Mode And Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
• Product Part Approval Process (PPAP)
• Cost Saving Analysis
• Material Selection
• Testing Capabilities
• Manufacturing Processes
• Project Management

Soft Skills

• Technical Support
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement

Industry Keywords

• New Product Development (NPD)
• Acoustic Performance
• Supplier Development
• Safety Policies
• Rotating Machinery

Tools & Technologies

• SolidWorks
• Microsoft Office
• Data Acquisition Software
• Modal Analysis Equipment