Mechanical Design Engineer

Alcon Industries; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon Industries in Cleveland, OH seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and support cast metal components from concept through production. You will create 2D drawings and 3D models, review specs, design tooling, and ensure manufacturability while meeting quality standards.

You will work with production, quality and sales to resolve technical issues, improve casting performance, reduce costs, and support new product development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of mechanical design experience.
• Strong SolidWorks CAD skills.
• Experience with manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze specifications and drawings to generate models/drawings that satisfy requirements.
• Manage parts database and BOM on assembly drawings.
• Review design for manufacturability and cost considerations.
• Select materials for components and assemblies.
• Define and check fit, form, and function of parts.
• Perform mechanical design FEA calculations.
• Participate in process improvement projects.
• Revise existing mechanical drawings as needed.
• Use measuring tools for dimensional inspection and reverse engineering as required.

Skills

Mechanical design

Problem solving

Collaboration

Communication

Tools

SolidWorks

Product Data Management

Job description

Job Details Job Location: CLEVELAND, OH 44102

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Reports to: Mechanical Design Engineering Manager

Location: Cleveland, Ohio

Position Type: Full-time

FLSA Classification: Salaried-Exempt

JD Prepared Date: August 2026

Job Description

Summary

The Mechanical Design Engineer designs and supports cast metal components from concept through production. This role involves creating engineering drawings (2D) and 3D models, reviewing customer specifications, designing tooling and patterns, and ensuring castings can be manufactured efficiently while meeting quality standards. The engineer works closely with production, quality, and sales teams to resolve technical issues, improve casting performance, reduce costs, and support new product development.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze specifications, customer part drawings, sketches, and related data to generate product models/drawings to satisfy customer requirements.
• Manage parts database and generate a bill of material on assembly drawings.
• Review mechanical design for ability to manufacture and cost considerations.
• Select and/or recommend materials for components and assemblies.
• Define and check fit, form, and function of each part.
• Perform mechanical design FEA calculations.
• Participate in process improvement projects.
• Revise existing mechanical drawings, as necessary.
• Ability to use measuring tools, perform dimensional inspection, and reverse engineer products.
• Demonstrated innovation, curiosity, and ability to solve complex technical problems.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of technical experience in Mechanical Design work
• Knowledge of manufacturing environment (foundry, injection molding, metals, fabrication, welding, and machining processes) preferred
• Must have strong Solid Modeling and CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred).
• Experience with Product Data Management software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Ability to effectively collaborate as part of a cross-functional team is essential.
• Effective planning, organizational, and prioritization skills are critical for success.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Being a self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as a team member with minimal direction.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Alcon Industries, Inc., provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type as to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.