Hands-on Mechanical Engineer: Concept to Production

Mainstream Engineering Corporation; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainstream Engineering Corporation is seeking a Mechanical/Product Development Engineer to own new product designs from concept through production, including 3D CAD modeling, drawings, prototypes, and collaboration with manufacturing to realize designs.

This hands-on role covers a diverse range of commercial and defense products, focusing on creating production-ready solutions while applying GD&T and DFM principles.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering; minimum 3.3 GPA for all completed degrees.
• Professional experience with mechanical/product design and development.
• Experience using 3D CAD software to create models and drawings.
• Understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
• Experience taking products from design into production.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop new mechanical products and components from concept through production.
• Create 3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawings.
• Evaluate and improve existing products through redesign and engineering analysis.
• Develop prototypes and support product testing, qualification, and validation.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) to new and existing designs.
• Identify critical-to-function features and develop practical solutions for quality, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Work directly with manufacturing, machinists, technicians, and other engineers to bring designs into production.
• Create and process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Apply GD&T and sound engineering principles to ensure designs meet functional and manufacturing requirements.
• Participate in product development reviews and move projects from concept to production.

Skills

Mechanical design

Product development

Design for manufacturing (DFM)

GD&T knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

Mainstream Engineering Corporation is seeking a Mechanical/Product Development Engineer to own new product designs from concept through production, including 3D CAD modeling, drawings, prototypes, and collaboration with manufacturing to realize designs.

This hands-on role covers a diverse range of commercial and defense products, focusing on creating production-ready solutions while applying GD&T and DFM principles.