Mechanical Design Engineer

Sigma Design; Burbank (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

PTO

Bonus program

Career growth

Flexible hybrid work

Job summary

Sigma Design in the Tri Cities area, WA, seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and deliver custom packaging and processing equipment from concept through startup. You will collaborate with sales, manufacturing, vendors, and customers to develop manufacturable solutions for standalone and integrated systems.

The candidate should have a mechanical engineering degree, 3+ years of design experience, and proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Navis, with willingness to travel nationally for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (equivalent hands-on machinery design experience considered).
• Minimum 3+ years of machine or mechanical design experience.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks is required; AutoCAD and Navis are preferred.
• Experience designing machinery, custom equipment, or industrial systems.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed mechanical drawings and 3D models.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom machinery based on customer requirements and project specs.
• Create and maintain detailed mechanical drawings, assemblies, and 3D models using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure designs are manufacturable and aligned with project goals.
• Support projects through design, fabrication, assembly, installation, commissioning, and startup.
• Manage multiple projects, coordinating schedules, materials, and communication to stay on track.
• Review and modify designs based on feedback and field conditions.
• Develop engineering documentation including BOMs and project docs.
• Participate in customer site visits, commissioning, and trade shows as needed.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Navis

ERP systems

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer (Direct Placement for Client)

Sigma Design has collaborated with a growing manufacturing company seeking an experienced Machine Design Engineer to join their team in the Tri Cities, WA area. This company specializes in the design and manufacture of custom food processing equipment used in industrial food production, supporting projects for well-known food manufacturers.

What Is Offered:

• Medical Benefits
• PTO
• Bonus program
• Salary: $100K-$140K DOE
• Career growth
• Flexible hybrid work environment with up to two days per week in the office.

Primary Function:

The Machine Design Engineer designs custom packaging and processing equipment and manages assigned projects from concept through fabrication, installation, commissioning, and startup. This role works closely with engineering, sales, manufacturing, vendors, and customers to develop practical, manufacturable solutions for both standalone equipment and integrated systems.

Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities:

• Design and develop custom machinery and equipment based on customer requirements and project specifications.
• Create and maintain detailed mechanical designs, drawings, assemblies, and models using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Work closely with the manufacturing shop to ensure designs are practical, manufacturable, and aligned with project requirements.
• Support projects throughout the design, fabrication, assembly, installation, commissioning, and startup phases.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating schedules, requirements, materials, and communication to ensure projects remain on track and are completed on schedule.
• Review and modify designs based on manufacturing feedback, testing, field conditions, and customer requirements.
• Take increasing ownership of projects as technical knowledge and familiarity with the company's equipment and processes develops.
• Support troubleshooting, design improvements, and modifications to equipment during fabrication, testing, installation, and startup.
• Develop and maintain accurate engineering documentation, including drawings, models, bills of materials, and project documentation.
• Participate in customer site visits, equipment commissioning, and startup activities as needed.
• Occasionally represent the company at industry trade shows and customer events.

Education and Experience: (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related field preferred, but equivalent hands-on machinery design experience will be considered.
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant machine or mechanical design experience.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks is required.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Navis is preferred.
• Experience designing machinery, custom equipment, industrial equipment, agricultural equipment, or other complex mechanical systems.
• Ability to create and interpret detailed mechanical drawings and 3D models.
• Demonstrated understanding of practical machine design and manufacturability.
• Experience working directly with manufacturing, fabrication, or machine shop environments is strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple aspects of a project and work toward established deadlines.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to learn and work with ERP systems; experience with Total ETO is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with engineering, manufacturing, sales, vendors, and customers.
• Leadership experience or the ability to take ownership and coordinate projects is a plus.
• Food processing equipment experience is preferred but not required. Candidates with machinery design experience from other industries, including custom equipment or agricultural equipment, will be considered.
• Must be comfortable occasionally traveling throughout the United States for equipment commissioning, startup, customer projects, or trade shows. Travel is expected to be occasional and generally limited to no man than approximately two weeks at a time.
• Must successfully complete a post offer background verification.

Work Environment

Office: Standard office environment with normal office related conditions. Occasionally may be required to travel as required to other facilities, clients, or suppliers.

SigmaDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer