Mechanical Design Engineer

TPI Global Solutions; Edinboro (Erie County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TPI Global Solutions is seeking an ETO Mechanical Design Engineer to develop customized mechanical designs that meet customer, site, and application requirements. You will create detailed 3D models and production drawings and collaborate with sales, applications engineering, and customers to clarify requirements.

You will ensure designs comply with standards, coordinate with manufacturing, suppliers, and operations to ensure manufacturability and on-time delivery, support quotations and changes,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience designing sheet metal enclosures for customer-specific applications.
• Experience in Engineer-to-Order environments supporting sales and order execution.
• Familiarity with ERP and PLM systems.
• Knowledge of automation tools like iLogic, VB.NET, Python, or C#/C++.

Responsibilities

• Develop and release custom mechanical designs in an ETO environment.
• Create 3D models and drawings using Autodesk Inventor and Creo.
• Collaborate with sales, applications, and customers to clarify requirements.
• Ensure designs comply with standards and guidelines.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, suppliers, and operations to ensure manufacturability and delivery.
• Support quotation, order execution, and change management.
• Create and maintain BOMs, drawings, and change documentation in ERP/PLM.
• Resolve design/manufacturing issues and apply lessons learned.
• Balance speed, accuracy, and quality in a high-mix environment.

Skills

Sheet metal design

ETO experience

Regulatory standards

Data center tech awareness

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Autodesk Vault

Windchill

Agile

Oracle PD Cloud

Microsoft Dynamics

iLogic

VB.NET

Python

C#

C++

Job description

As an ETO Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for developing customized mechanical designs that meet unique customer, site, and application requirements. This role requires strong technical judgment, customer focus, and the ability to work independently with limited supervision in a fast-paced, order-driven environment.

You will collaborate closely with sales, applications engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to translate customer requirements into manufacturable, compliant, and cost-effective engineered solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and release custom mechanical designs in response to customer-specific requirements within an Engineer-to-Order environment.
• Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and production drawings using Autodesk Inventor, with secondary support using PTC Creo.
• Work directly with sales, applications, and customers to clarify requirements and resolve technical questions.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable standards, regulations, and internal design guidelines.
• Coordinate with manufacturing engineering, suppliers, and operations to ensure designs are manufacturable and meet delivery commitments.
• Support quotation, order execution, and change management activities throughout the order lifecycle.
• Create and maintain BOMs, drawings, and engineering change documentation in ERP and PLM systems.
• Resolve design and manufacturing issues independently and apply lessons learned to future orders.
• Balance speed, accuracy, and quality in a high-mix, customer-driven environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience designing sheet metal enclosures and assemblies for customer-specific applications.
• Working knowledge of laser cutting, punch press, press brake, welding, and powder coating processes.
• Experience working in formal Engineer-to-Order environments supporting sales and order execution.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle PD Cloud or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Experience with PLM tools such as Autodesk Vault, Windchill, or Agile.
• Familiarity with data center, ICT, or technology infrastructure equipment.
• Experience with automation or rule-based tools such as iLogic, VB.NET, Python, C#, or C++.
• Understanding of applicable regulatory, compliance, and industry standards