Mechanical Design Engineer

Ashland Conveyor Products; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashland Conveyor Products is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support product development, production releases, testing, and continuous improvement. You will work from defined requirements under senior review and develop toward independent ownership of smaller projects.

Direct conveyor experience is helpful but not required. You will create and revise 3D models and drawings, support prototypes and testing, and maintain PDM/ERP records, while contributing to cost reduction and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, completed or near completion.
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD and mechanical drawings.
• Understanding of mechanical design fundamentals, materials, manufacturing processes, and tolerancing.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and willingness to learn.
• Hands-on experience through internships, co-ops, student projects, fabrication, maintenance, or related work is strongly valued.
• Material-handling or conveyor experience is helpful but not required.
• SolidWorks experience preferred.
• Exposure to machinery, automation, industrial equipment, PDM, ERP, prototyping, or testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise 3D models, assemblies, detail drawings, and bills of material.
• Complete calculations and component selection with senior engineer review.
• Support prototypes, testing, data collection, and test documentation.
• Maintain accurate PDM, ERP, revision, and engineering-change records.
• Resolve drawing and production questions with guidance.
• Support cost reduction, standardization, and design-for-manufacturing work.
• Participate in design reviews, production trials, and corrective actions.
• Spend time on the production floor to understand fabrication, assembly, testing, and product performance.
• Communicate status, questions, and risks early.
• Follow established design, documentation, safety, and release standards.
• Complete assigned design work within approved requirements.
• Recommend design improvements, components, and manufacturing changes.
• Request review whenever requirements, safety, or technical direction are unclear.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

3D CAD

Mechanical drawings

SolidWorks

PDM

ERP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Near completion

Tools

PDM

ERP

Job description

We are seeking a motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will support product development, production releases, testing, and continuous improvement. This role works from defined requirements under senior-level review and develops toward independent ownership of smaller projects. Direct conveyor experience is helpful, but it is not required.

• Create and revise 3D models, assemblies, detail drawings, and bills of material.
• Complete calculations and component selection with senior engineer review.
• Support prototypes, testing, data collection, and test documentation.
• Maintain accurate PDM, ERP, revision, and engineering-change records.
• Resolve drawing and production questions with guidance.
• Support cost reduction, standardization, and design-for-manufacturing work.
• Participate in design reviews, production trials, and corrective actions.
• Spend time on the production floor to understand fabrication, assembly, testing, and product performance.
• Communicate status, questions, and risks early.
• Follow established design, documentation, safety, and release standards.
• Complete assigned design work within approved requirements.
• Recommend design improvements, components, and manufacturing changes.
• Request review whenever requirements, safety, or technical direction are unclear.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field, completed or near completion.
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD and mechanical drawings.
• Understanding of mechanical design fundamentals, materials, manufacturing processes, and tolerancing.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and willingness to learn.
• Hands-on experience through internships, co-ops, student projects, fabrication, maintenance, or related work is strongly valued.
• Material-handling or conveyor experience is helpful but not required.
• SolidWorks experience preferred.
• Exposure to machinery, automation, industrial equipment, PDM, ERP, prototyping, or testing preferred.