Mechanical Design Engineer

Mainstream Engineering Corporation; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

At Mainstream Engineering Corporation in Florida, we seek a Mechanical Design Engineer to drive concepts from prototype to production with hands-on CAD work and cross-functional collaboration.

You will design 3D models, create drawings, and manage documentation while ensuring manufacturability and ECO-driven changes. A ME degree with 2+ years’ experience and GD&T expertise are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum GPA of 3.3 for all degrees.
• 2+ years in mechanical product design and drafting.
• Strong GD&T knowledge (ASME Y14.5).
• Proficient with Inventor 2024+ and Vault 2024+.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers on new technology and product initiatives.
• Design and revise detailed 3D CAD models for prototype and production.
• Create and maintain drawings for machined parts, sheet metal, tubing, plastics, assemblies.
• Support ECOs, revisions, and configuration management.
• Develop and maintain BOMs and product specs.
• Prepare and update QA and manufacturing docs.
• Maintain CAD libraries and engineering docs using Inventor and Vault.
• Help establish modeling and drafting standards.
• Ensure designs are manufacturable and production-ready with manufacturing teams.

Skills

3D CAD

Drafting

GD&T

BOM documentation

Engineering collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

GPA 3.3+

Tools

Autodesk Inventor 2024

Autodesk Vault 2024

Job description

At Mainstream Engineering, our engineers turn innovative ideas into real-world products that solve complex technical challenges. We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer who thrives in a hands-on development environment and enjoys taking concepts from prototype through production.

In this role, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to design, document, and refine cutting-edge products across a wide range of applications. If you enjoy fast-paced engineering work, detailed mechanical design, and seeing your work become reality, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional product development teams on new technology and product initiatives
• Design and revise detailed 3D CAD models, including complex parts and assemblies for prototype and production systems
• Create and maintain technical drawings for machined components, sheet metal parts, tubing, plastics/composites, and electromechanical assemblies
• Support product development through engineering change orders (ECOs), revisions, and configuration management
• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), product specification sheets, and technical documentation
• Prepare and update quality assurance and manufacturing support documentation
• Maintain organized CAD libraries and engineering documentation using Autodesk Inventor and Vault
• Help establish and improve company-wide modeling and drafting standards
• Work closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure designs are practical, manufacturable, and production-ready

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Minimum of a 3.3 GPA for all completed degrees
• 2+ years of experience in mechanical product design and drafting
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and manufacturing processes
• Experience creating detailed technical drawings and applying GD&T standards (ASME Y14.5)
• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor 2024 or newer
• Experience with Autodesk Vault 2024 or newer preferred
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation practices
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment
• U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR restrictions

Why Mainstream Engineering?

At Mainstream Engineering, you won't be siloed into a narrow role. Our engineers work on meaningful projects, collaborate directly with experienced technical teams, and contribute to products from concept through commercialization. You'll have the opportunity to work in an environment that values innovation, problem-solving, and hands-on engineering.

Mainstream Engineering Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.