Lead Mechanical Engineer, Extrusion Presses & Material Handling

100Hires, Inc.; Canfield (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. in Canfield, OH is seeking a Principal Design Engineer to own the full journey from concept to commissioning of heavy industrial equipment used in aluminum extrusion. You’ll lead design, field fixes, and on-site installations, reporting to the President/Owner.

In this role you’ll reverse-engineer subassemblies, drive SolidWorks redesigns, produce manufacturable drawings, coordinate project schedules, and provide accurate quotes and scope definitions. Travel 10–15%.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in industrial machinery/equipment design.
• Strong 2D detailing for manufacturing using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Hydraulics knowledge for new systems and troubleshooting existing ones.
• Working knowledge of FEA with industry-standard software.
• Familiarity with industrial electrical systems and components.
• Experience in the aluminum extrusion sector—designing and troubleshooting.
• SolidWorks plus CAM software experience.
• 3+ years designing aluminum extrusion presses and support equipment: billet loaders, stems, containers, tie rods, etc.

Responsibilities

• Design extrusion presses and associated material handling equipment via 3D modeling.
• Reverse-engineer equipment for repairs, upgrades, and product enhancements.
• Troubleshoot with field services to resolve performance and reliability issues.
• Plan and oversee movement and installation of presses, handling lines, and billet heaters.
• Assist with job quoting and scope definition.
• Travel approximately 10%–15%, subject to change based on workload.

Skills

Industrial machinery design

Project management

CAD proficiency

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

FEA

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Aluminum extrusion

Leadership

Education

BS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CAM software

ANSYS

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

The challengeOwn the full journey—from concept to commissioning—of heavy industrial equipment used in aluminum extrusion. You’ll be the company’s main engineering authority, reporting directly to the President/Owner, and you’ll guide designs, field fixes, shop schedules, and on-site installations.Your first 90 daysDays 1–30: Dive into active projects, reverse-engineer an existing press subassembly, and validate key parts with FEA.Days 31–60: Lead a SolidWorks redesign of a handling system, produce manufacturable 2D drawings, and align shop routing to keep machinists and assemblers fully utilized.Days 61–90: Coordinate a billet heater relocation and support a press installation alongside field services; contribute estimates for an upcoming retrofit.Core responsibilitiesDesign extrusion presses and associated material handling equipment via 3D modeling.Reverse-engineer equipment for repairs, upgrades, and product enhancements.Troubleshoot with field services to resolve performance and reliability issues.Plan and oversee movement and installation of presses, handling lines, and billet heaters.Assist with job quoting and scope definition.Travel approximately 10%–15%, subject to change based on workload.Qualifications10+ years in industrial machinery/equipment design.Demonstrated ability to schedule work through the shop to keep machinists and assemblers busy at all times.Strong 2D detailing for manufacturing using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.Hydraulics knowledge for new systems and troubleshooting existing ones.Working knowledge of FEA with industry-standard software.Familiarity with industrial electrical systems and components.Preferred profileExperience in the aluminum extrusion sector—designing and troubleshooting.SolidWorks plus CAM software experience.3+ years designing aluminum extrusion presses and support equipment: billet loaders, stems, containers, tie rods, etc.BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.What you’re great atProject management and coordinating machine build/assembly activities.CAD proficiency; mechanical design & engineering fundamentals.Product design judgment; pneumatics troubleshooting.Interpreting and applying FEA results.Tools & environments3D modeling and 2D drawings.Industrial controls and extrusion machinery.AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CAM software.Allen‑Bradley PLC platforms.CompensationPay is based on experience.About DunawayFor more than four decades, Dunaway has specialized in the design, build, and upgrade of extrusion presses and integrated systems. Our turnkey capabilities span container relines, equipment modernization, system installations, and complete plant redesigns. With in-house CNC machining to 0.0005\" tolerances, we deliver precision press components. We support customers globally with engineering, consulting, installations, and field services across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.