Mechanical Design Engineer

Australia-Employment; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP plan

Health coverage

Dental & Vision coverage (100%)

Pay progression with raises

Growth opportunities

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Bowling Green, KY, on-site, to own the full design lifecycle from concept to production release. You will create 3D models and shop drawings in SolidWorks, focusing on manufacturability for sheet metal and fabrication.

Expect active collaboration with sales and manufacturing to deliver customer-driven solutions. The role requires 5+ years in a manufacturing setting, a mechanical engineering degree, and hands-on problem-solving across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or related) preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on, collaborative mindset—you enjoy working across teams to solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Own the full design lifecycle—from concept through production release
• Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and shop drawings using SolidWorks
• Design with real manufacturing capabilities in mind (sheet metal, CNC, fabrication)
• Build clean, accurate BOMs and maintain part numbers across assemblies
• Partner closely with sales and product teams to bring customer-driven designs to life
• Support production, manufacturing, and field teams with design updates and troubleshooting
• Run simulations, calculations, and failure analysis to ensure reliability
• Drive continuous improvement through design changes, ECNs, and process enhancements

Skills

Design for manufacturing

Project management

BOM management

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or related)

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ERP systems

CNC knowledge

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

$80000 - $95000 per year | Bowling Green, KY | On-Site | Permanent

A bit about us:

We don’t just build fixtures, we engineer real-world solutions.

With fast design-to-prototype turnaround, deep industry knowledge, and proven experience executing nationwide rollouts, we help retailers move quickly, scale efficiently, and get it right the first time.

Why join us?

• Ownership mindset – fully employer-funded ESOP retirement plan
• Affordable health coverage that actually makes sense
• Dental & vision 100% covered
• Built-in pay progression with multiple raises in your first 18 months
• Real growth opportunities—not just talk
• Company-paid protection: short/long-term disability + life & AD&D

Job Details

Mechanical Design Engineer – Build Real Products That Go to Market

If you’re someone who enjoys taking ideas from concept all the way through manufacturing—and seeing your designs come to life on the floor—this is the kind of role you’ll want to explore.

This opportunity puts you right in the middle of product development, working closely with engineering, sales, and manufacturing teams to create practical, high-quality designs that meet real-world customer needs. Everything you do will be built with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) in mind—so your work doesn’t just look good, it works.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own the full design lifecycle—from concept through production release
• Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and shop drawings using SolidWorks
• Design with real manufacturing capabilities in mind (sheet metal, CNC, fabrication)
• Build clean, accurate BOMs and maintain part numbers across assemblies
• Partner closely with sales and product teams to bring customer-driven designs to life
• Support production, manufacturing, and field teams with design updates and troubleshooting
• Run simulations, calculations, and failure analysis to ensure reliability
• Drive continuous improvement through design changes, ECNs, and process enhancements

What Makes This Role Stand Out

• You’re not just designing—you’re making products that actually get built
• High visibility across engineering, manufacturing, and sales
• Strong mix of concept work + hands-on manufacturing support
• Opportunity to influence product direction and improve designs in real time
• Work on a variety of custom and production-driven solutions

What You Bring

• Strong experience with SolidWorks (or similar 3D parametric design tools)
• Background designing for manufacturing—especially sheet metal and fabrication
• Ability to manage projects from idea through release without handholding
• Understanding of BOMs, ERP systems, and manufacturing workflows
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and CNC-related requirements is a plus
• Knowledge of industry standards (UL, ADA, NSF) is helpful

Additional Details

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or related) preferred
• ~5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on, collaborative mindset—you enjoy working across teams to solve problems
• Tools include SolidWorks, ERP systems, and standard measuring equipment

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