Future Mechanical Engineer Roles (Join Talent Pool)

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) match

Parental leave

Professional growth opportunities

Makerspace lab access

Job summary

Glassboard, a hardware product development firm in Indianapolis, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to drive concepts from sketches to mass production. You will manage multiple projects, blend traditional engineering with prototyping, and collaborate with product teams across disciplines.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with CAD, prototyping, and manufacturing processes, plus strong problem-solving and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an engineering focused field.
• Bachelor’s Degree in ME/MET preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Consumer, automotive, and medical product development experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Product requirements definition
• Conceptual design of products
• 3D CAD design of products and systems
• 2D documentation (GD&T preferred)
• Prototyping of designs (3D print, CNC, hand assembly, etc.)
• Testing of prototypes and competitor devices
• Engineering analysis: material selection, tolerance analysis, process selection, DFM and DFA

Skills

3D modeling

Prototyping & fabrication

Manufacturing methods

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in ME/MET preferred

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Job description

About Glassboard

Glassboard is a hardware product development firm. We’re a team of designers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and embedded software engineers who come together to build products from concept to commercialization. We work across categories like consumer products, healthcare and medical devices, industrial applications, and transportation and mobility, for clients that range from startups to Fortune 500 companies.

A note on this posting

We’re always interested in meeting talented mechanical engineers. This is a pipeline posting, which means we may not be actively hiring for it at this moment, but we review every application and reach out when a matching project or opening comes up.

Overview

As a Mechanical Engineer at Glassboard, you will be responsible for creating, developing, testing, and realizing standout mechanical engineering solutions. You will take client projects and work alongside our product development teams from concept sketches to mass production. Being able to progress multiple projects at once and wear many hats is a must. We are looking for someone who can blend traditional engineering tasks with prototyping and testing. Above all, we are looking for a curious, out‑of‑the‑box problem solver with the confidence to drive excellence in our programs.

Major Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Product requirements definition
• Conceptual design of products
• 3D CAD design of products and systems
• 2D documentation (GD&T preferred)
• Prototyping of designs (3D print, CNC, hand assembly, etc.)
• Testing of prototypes and competitor devices
• Engineering analysis: material selection, tolerance analysis, process selection, DFM and DFA

Education and Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an engineering focused field
• Bachelor’s Degree in ME/MET preferred, or equivalent experience
• Consumer, automotive, and medical product development experience a plus

Required Skills

• 3D modeling (Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, etc.)
• Proficient with prototyping techniques, 3D printing, machining, etc.
• Familiarity with plastic and metal manufacturing methods
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with simulation tools such as FEA
• Experience working with overseas vendors is a plus
• Surface modeling experience is a plus
• Experience with manufacturing ramps and tooling tryouts is a plus
• Experience with electromechanical systems is a plus
• Experience working with electrical, software, and firmware teams is a plus

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage and 401(k) match
• Paid parental leave
• Educational opportunities and support for your professional growth
• A full makerspace lab, open for your personal projects
• Company outings and a high‑energy, open, and authentic studio in Indianapolis

Glassboard is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.