Junior Mechanical Product Development Engineer

100Hires, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Junior Mechanical Product Development Engineer to translate requirements into 3D concepts and detailed models, and to develop and iterate physical and digital prototypes for validation.

The role alternates between hands-on build time and design reviews, with a hybrid work setup, periodic on-site collaboration, and about 15% travel for vendor visits, testing and production trials; you’ll read mechanical and electrical drawings to inform design

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 0–2 years of 3D design or CAD experience.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Design-for-manufacture exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Translate requirements into 3D concepts and detailed models.
• Develop and iterate physical and digital prototypes; plan and execute validation tests.
• Select materials and finishes aligned to performance, cost, and manufacturability.
• Prepare drawings and documentation; interpret schematics to inform design decisions.

Skills

3D CAD

Prototype development

Technical drawings

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Product Design Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PTC Creo

SolidWorks

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Junior Mechanical Product Development EngineerPicture your first six months: you’re sketching concepts in the morning, refining a parametric CAD model after lunch, and wrapping up the day by putting a fresh prototype through its paces in the lab. You’ll alternate between hands-on build time and thoughtful design reviews, always asking how to make our products stronger, simpler, and easier to manufacture.Work Style & Location: Hybrid role based in Cleveland, OH, with periodic on-site collaboration and approximately 15% travel for vendor visits, testing, and production trials.What you’ll doTranslate requirements into 3D concepts and detailed models.Develop and iterate physical and digital prototypes; plan and execute validation tests.Select materials and finishes aligned to performance, cost, and manufacturability.Prepare drawings and documentation; interpret electro-mechanical schematics to inform design decisions.Tools you’ll useCAD: AutoCAD, PTC Creo, or SolidWorks (hands-on experience with at least one is required).Productivity: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.What you bringBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Product Design Engineering.0–2 years of experience in 3D design or CAD-driven product development.Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings; prior design-for-manufacture exposure is a plus.Strong mechanical aptitude; meticulous attention to detail and organization.Clear communicator who can explain technical choices to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders.Entrepreneurial problem-solver with business awareness—eager to add value, fuel growth, and streamline operations.Emerging leader aligned with servant leadership and an unwavering commitment to quality.Core proficienciesMechanical design and engineering fundamentals.End-to-end product design, from concept through prototype test.If building, testing, and improving tangible products motivates you—and you’re ready to learn fast—this role will give you the runway to grow.