Industrial Applications & Mechanical Design Engineer

Socket.dev; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Chesterfield, VA is seeking a Mechanical Applications & Design Engineer to develop and improve heavy industrial equipment used in lifting, maintenance, and field operations. This role combines mechanical design, customer interaction, and project management from concept through manufacturing, testing, installation, and ongoing product improvements.

Candidates should have a Mechanical Engineering degree, SolidWorks proficiency, and FEA experience, with occasional travel to customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software.
• Experience using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and engineering calculations.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Willingness to travel ~10% for customer support and field activities.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve mechanical equipment and engineered systems using SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Develop concepts through engineering calculations, FEA, CAD modeling, prototyping, and field testing.
• Support reverse engineering, redesign, and product improvements to increase reliability, manufacturability, and performance.
• Manage engineering projects from concept through manufacturing, testing, implementation, and lifecycle support.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, operations, suppliers, and customers to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide technical support through inspections, troubleshooting, field visits, and customer communication.
• Maintain engineering drawings, calculations, bills of materials, and technical documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with engineering standards, customer requirements, and safety regulations.
• Support continuous improvement, product standardization, and quality initiatives.
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining strong customer relationships and meeting project deadlines.

Skills

SolidWorks

FEA

Mechanical design

Project management

Communication

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

FEA software

Job description

Socket.dev in Chesterfield, VA is seeking a Mechanical Applications & Design Engineer to develop and improve heavy industrial equipment used in lifting, maintenance, and field operations. This role combines mechanical design, customer interaction, and project management from concept through manufacturing, testing, installation, and ongoing product improvements.

Candidates should have a Mechanical Engineering degree, SolidWorks proficiency, and FEA experience, with occasional travel to customer