Manufacturing Engineer

Aditi Consulting; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Aditi Consulting seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead end-to-end product development on-site in the Design Engineering team. You will drive design from concept through production, creating manufacturable components for challenging environments using SolidWorks and 2D drafting tools.

You will ensure designs meet customer, regulatory, and performance requirements while pursuing cost and reliability improvements. This role emphasizes Lean methods and cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 8 years’ experience in mechanical design and product development.
• 8 years’ experience using 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred).
• Proven track record of taking projects from concept to production.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerancing, materials, manufacturing processes, and DFM/ DFA.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end NPD projects, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.
• Define clear project objectives aligning with technical and business needs.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and resources.
• Drive accountability across cross-functional teams.
• Identify challenges early and implement effective solutions.
• Create manufacturable designs for components in demanding environments.
• Translate concepts into robust engineering solutions using SolidWorks and drafting tools.
• Ensure designs meet customer, regulatory, and performance requirements.
• Pursue continuous improvements in performance, cost, and reliability.
• Plan and execute engineering validation tests for performance and durability.
• Analyze test data and implement design improvements.
• Document test plans and results clearly.
• Define production test requirements and resolve design issues.
• Source qualified suppliers to support innovation and product needs.
• Incorporate customer and operational feedback into product enhancements.
• Apply Lean principles to eliminate waste and improve design-to-production flow.
• Maintain technical documentation and product literature.
• Communicate design intent, risks, and progress to stakeholders.
• Perform other duties with appropriate training when needed.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Mechanical design

GD&T

Project leadership

Lean manufacturing

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Payrate: $50.00 - $50.00/hr.

Summary

This position offers an opportunity to work closely with a dynamic team, particularly the Design Engineering team, to lead product initiatives from concept to production. The role is based on-site and involves solving complex design challenges to deliver high-quality engineered products.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end new product development projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery.
• Define clear project objectives that align with technical and business requirements.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and resources.
• Drive accountability across cross-functional teams.
• Proactively identify challenges and implement creative, effective solutions.
• Create innovative, manufacturable designs for components in demanding environments.
• Transform concepts into robust engineering solutions using SolidWorks and 2D drafting tools.
• Ensure designs meet customer, regulatory, and performance requirements.
• Continuously seek improvements in performance, cost, and reliability.
• Design and execute engineering validation tests for performance, durability, and compliance.
• Analyze test data and implement design improvements.
• Document test plans and outcomes clearly and accurately.
• Define production test requirements and resolve design issues efficiently.
• Research and select qualified suppliers to support innovation and product needs.
• Incorporate customer and operational feedback into product enhancements.
• Apply Lean principles to eliminate waste and improve design-to-production flow.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and product literature.
• Clearly communicate design intent, risks, and progress to stakeholders.
• Perform other duties outside of your function or trade as needed, with adequate training provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• 8 years’ experience in mechanical design and product development.
• 8 years’ experience using 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred).
• Proven track record of successfully managing projects from concept through production.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and tolerancing analysis, materials and manufacturing processes, and DFM/DFA principles.

Skills

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and project ownership in previous endeavors.
• Effective time management skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Self-motivated with a strong ownership mindset.
• Passion for high-performance engineered products.

Pay Transparency

The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is: $50.00 - $50.00/hour. Non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime at a rate of 1.5 times the base hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a work week, or as required by state or local law. Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education and experience. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages.

• medical
• dental
• vision benefits
• health savings accounts with qualified medical plan enrollment
• 10 paid days off
• 3 days paid bereavement leave
• 401(k) plan participation with employer match
• life and disability insurance
• commuter benefits
• dependent care flexible spending account
• accident insurance
• critical illness insurance
• hospital indemnity insurance
• accommodations and reimbursement for work travel
• discretionary performance or recognition bonus
• Sick leave and mobile phone reimbursement provided based on state or local law