Extrusion Press Mechanical Design Engineer

W3Global; Canfield (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food/Transportation stipend

Job summary

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer is sought to lead the design, troubleshooting, installation, and improvement of complex industrial machinery. The role reports to the President/Owner and offers significant autonomy, with hands-on hydraulic, FEA, and field-troubleshooting responsibilities.

The candidate will design extrusion presses and material-handling systems, create manufacturing-ready drawings, coordinate large installations, and support field service with strong project-management skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience designing industrial machinery and equipment.
• Strong proficiency with SolidWorks and AutoCAD for 3D modeling and 2D drawings.
• Hands-on knowledge of hydraulic systems, including design and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and interpretation of results.
• Familiarity with industrial electrical systems and components.
• Experience with machine building, assembly oversight, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Design industrial machinery and equipment using 3D CAD software.
• Create manufacturing-ready 2D drawings and detailed engineering documentation.
• Reverse-engineer existing machinery to support repairs and upgrades.
• Coordinate movement, installation, and commissioning of large systems and equipment.
• Plan and schedule engineering and shop activities for efficient utilization.
• Review and interpret FEA results to validate designs.
• Travel 10%-15% for customer site visits, installations, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project management

Hydraulics

FEA interpretation

Industrial machinery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CAM Software

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Industrial Machinery

About The Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to serve as the primary engineering point of contact for the design, troubleshooting, installation, and improvement of complex industrial machinery and equipment.

This role reports directly to the President/Owner and offers significant autonomy. The ideal candidate will combine strong mechanical design expertise with hand-on knowledge of hydraulics, FEA, industrial machinery, manufacturing, and field troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design industrial machinery and equipment, including extrusion presses and material-handling systems, using 3D CAD software.
• Create manufacturing-ready 2D drawings and detailed engineering documentation.
• Reverse-engineer existing machinery to support repairs, upgrades, modernization, and product improvements.
• Partner with field service teams to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and hydraulic equipment issues.
• Coordinate the movement, installation, and commissioning of large industrial systems and equipment.
• Plan and schedule engineering and shop activities to ensure machinists and assemblers remain efficiently utilized.
• Support estimating activities by developing project scopes, engineering details, and job quotes.
• Review and interpret FEA results to validate designs and improve equipment performance.
• Work with industrial electrical systems, controls, and components as required.
• Provide engineering support throughout design, manufacturing, assembly, installation, and field service.
• Travel approximately 10%-15% for customer site visits, equipment installations, and troubleshooting.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience designing industrial machinery and equipment.
• Proven ability to schedule and coordinate shop work involving machinists and assemblers.
• Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks and AutoCAD for 3D modeling and 2D manufacturing drawings.
• Strong hand-on knowledge of hydraulic systems, including design and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and the ability to interpret and apply FEA results.
• Familiarity with industrial electrical systems and components.
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and practical machine-design experience.
• Experience with machine building, assembly oversight, and project management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the aluminum extrusion industry.
• 3+ years of experience designing aluminum extrusion presses and related equipment.
• Experience designing billet loaders, extrusion presses, stems, containers, tie rods, and material-handling/support equipment.
• Experience with SolidWorks and CAM software.
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with PLCs, particularly Allen-Bradley.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

Technical Skills

• SolidWorks
• AutoCAD
• CAM Software
• 3D Modeling & Mechanical Design
• Manufacturing Drawings
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Hydraulic Systems
• Pneumatics
• Industrial Controls
• PLCs / Allen-Bradley
• Industrial Machinery
• Machine Assembly & Manufacturing
• Project Management

What You'll Bring

The ideal candidate is a hand-on mechanical engineer who can independently solve complex machinery problems while working closely with engineering, manufacturing, assembly, and field-service teams. Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and project-management skills are essential.

Travel

Approximately 10%-15% travel, depending on project workload, for customer site visits, installations, commissioning, and field troubleshooting.

Compensation

Compensation is competitive and based on experience and qualifications.