Mechanical Design Engineer

Hydro-Dyne Engineering Inc.; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydro-Dyne Engineering Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer II to advance wastewater screening equipment projects.

You will lead design workstreams for subsystems, develop complete drawing packages with GD&T, and perform engineering calculations, tolerance analysis, and basic stress analysis. You will collaborate with project managers, designers, and manufacturing engineering, review junior designer drawings, support production issues, and contribute to product improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, including assemblies, simulation basics, and sheet metal tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead design workstreams for subsystems, assemblies, and product customization.
• Conduct engineering calculations, tolerance analysis, and basic stress analysis.
• Develop complete engineering drawing packages with GD&T and material specifications.
• Perform root-cause analysis on quality or field issues and recommend design solutions.
• Collaborate with project managers, designers, and manufacturing engineering.
• Review and approve drawings prepared by junior designers.
• Prepare engineering documentation, reports, and test records.
• Improve design processes, standards, and tools.

Skills

SolidWorks

Assemblies

Simulation basics

Sheet metal design

Tolerance analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FEA/CFD software

Job description

Position SummaryThe Mechanical Design Engineer II performs intermediate-level mechanical engineering activities, including design, modeling, analysis, and technical support for wastewater screening equipment. The role involves managing assigned design tasks with moderate independence, creating engineering documentation packages, supporting production issues, and contributing to product improvements. This position requires solid technical competence and the ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams.Key ResponsibilitiesLead design workstreams for subsystems, assemblies, and product customization.Conduct engineering calculations, tolerance analysis, and basic stress analysis.Develop complete engineering drawing packages with proper GD&T and material specifications.Perform root-cause analysis on quality or field issues and recommend design solutions.Support R&D or new product development tasks as assigned.Collaborate closely with project managers, designers, and manufacturing engineering.Review and approve drawings prepared by junior designers.Prepare engineering documentation, reports, and test records.Improve design processes, standards, and tools.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.3–5 years of mechanical engineering experience.Proficiency in SolidWorks, including assemblies, simulation basics, and sheet metal tools.Knowledge of fabrication processes, weldments, mechanical systems, and rotating equipment.Preferred QualificationsExperience with wastewater screening equipment or industrial machinery.Exposure to finite element analysis (FEA) or CFD.Competency ExpectationsPerforms most tasks independently with periodic engineering review.Applies strong engineering judgment and problem-solving skills.Demonstrates effective cross-functional collaboration.Working ConditionsOffice and manufacturing environments; periodic travel to customer sites or vendors.Occasional involvement in pilot testing, equipment trials, or troubleshooting.