Extrusion Press Mechanical Design Engineer (SolidWorks + FEA)

Torrey Holistics; Canfield (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunaway is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to design extrusion presses and material handling equipment using 3D modeling tools. You will reverse‑engineer to enable repairs and upgrades, and collaborate with field services to diagnose issues in the field.

You will plan installations of industrial systems, support estimating with scope details, and travel 10%–15% for site visits and troubleshooting, leveraging your hydraulics and FEA knowledge.

Qualifications

• 10+ years designing industrial machinery and equipment.
• Strong ability to schedule work through the shop to keep machinists and assemblers busy.
• Hands-on hydraulics knowledge for design and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of FEA with industry-standard tools.
• Familiarity with industrial electrical systems and components.
• Background in aluminum extrusion design and troubleshooting is preferred.
• SolidWorks plus CAM software experience is desirable.
• 3+ years designing aluminum extrusion presses and related handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design extrusion presses and related handling equipment using 3D modeling tools.
• Reverse-engineer existing machines for repairs, upgrades and improvements.
• Partner with field services to diagnose and resolve equipment issues in the field.
• Plan and coordinate movement and installation of industrial systems.
• Support estimating by detailing scope and assisting with quotes.
• Travel 10%–15% for site visits, installs, and troubleshooting.

Skills

3D modeling

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

FEA interpretation

Project management

Hydraulics

CAM software

Shop scheduling

PLC knowledge

Manufacturing drawings

Education

Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CAM software

Allen‑Bradley PLCs

Job description

A day in the lifeYou begin your morning modeling a tie-rod assembly in SolidWorks for a new extrusion press upgrade. Before lunch, you review FEA outcomes to validate a container redesign. In the afternoon, you’re on a call with our field services crew, troubleshooting a hydraulic issue at a customer site, and then coordinating shop schedules to keep machinists and assemblers fully utilized. You wrap up by refining a quote for a billet loader retrofit.As Dunaway’s primary engineering point of contact, you will report directly to the President/Owner. You’ll independently tackle complex mechanical challenges while collaborating seamlessly with a tight-knit team.What you’ll doDesign extrusion presses and related material handling equipment using 3D modeling tools.Reverse-engineer existing machines to enable repair, upgrades, and product improvements.Partner with field services to diagnose and resolve equipment issues in the field.Plan and orchestrate the movement and installation of industrial systems: extrusion presses, handling lines, billet heaters, and more.Support estimating by preparing scope details and assisting with job quotes.Travel 10%–15% (subject to change with workload) for site visits, installs, and troubleshooting.What you bring10+ years designing industrial machinery and equipment.Proven ability to schedule work through the shop to keep machinists and assemblers busy.Expertise creating manufacturing-ready 2D drawings in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.Hands-on knowledge of hydraulics for both new designs and troubleshooting.Working knowledge of FEA using industry-standard tools.Familiarity with industrial electrical systems and components.PreferredBackground in the aluminum extrusion industry (design and troubleshooting).SolidWorks plus CAM software experience.3+ years designing aluminum extrusion presses and associated handling/support equipment (billet loaders, extrusion presses, stems, containers, tie rods, etc.).Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.ProficienciesProject management; machine building/assembly oversight.CAD fluency and strong mechanical design & engineering fundamentals.Product design experience and pneumatics troubleshooting.Finite Element Analysis (FEA) interpretation and application.Tools & technologies3D modeling and 2D drawings.Industrial controls; extrusion machinery.AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and CAM software.PLCs, especially Allen‑Bradley.CompensationPay is based on experience.About DunawayFor over 40 years, Dunaway has designed, built, and upgraded extrusion presses and complete systems. Our turnkey approach supports projects of every size—from relining containers and modernizing equipment to full systems installation and plant redesign.With in-house CNC capabilities holding tolerances to 0.0005", we deliver precision components for extrusion presses. We also provide engineering, consultation, installations, and field services. Our equipment operates worldwide across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. We’re the Extrusion Machinery Specialists.