Hands-On Mechanical Design Engineer — Prototyping & Tooling

Compass Business Solutions Inc; Beaver Falls (Beaver County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenson Plastics is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Design Engineer to be hands-on at our R&D facility in New Brighton, PA. You will design, prototype, and iterate mechanical components, tooling, and molds and validate designs on state-of-the-art CNC centers.

The role blends office engineering with active manufacturing floor work, offering opportunities for upward mobility into engineering or business leadership.

Qualifications

• BSME or related degree required.
• Recent graduates with strong project or internship backgrounds encouraged to apply.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD platforms and CAM/CNC manufacturing principles required.
• Strong technical writing and verbal skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• 3D Modeling + Programming: design parts, assemblies, molds, and tool paths using CAD/CAM.
• Mold + Tooling Engineering: design molds and determine material requirements.
• Fixture Fabrication: design and build fixtures for production.
• Process Optimization: develop machining programs with tooling, feeds, speeds, and shop-floor feedback.
• Quality + Metrology: inspect parts to verify adherence to specs.
• Continuous Improvement: evaluate processes for design efficiencies and quality.
• Technical Documentation: generate setup sheets and drawings.
• Shop Safety + Organization: maintain a safe, clean work area.

Skills

3D CAD

CAM/CNC

Communication

Mathematical reasoning

Education

BSME or related degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Fusion 360

Job description

Kenson Plastics is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Design Engineer to be hands-on at our R&D facility in New Brighton, PA. You will design, prototype, and iterate mechanical components, tooling, and molds and validate designs on state-of-the-art CNC centers.

The role blends office engineering with active manufacturing floor work, offering opportunities for upward mobility into engineering or business leadership.