Mechanical Design Engineer

Plastic Executive Recruiters; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Plastic Executive Recruiters seeks a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer for an established manufacturer. The role focuses on developing new mechanical products and expanding automation offerings, including conveyors and linear motion components.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in mechanical design, experience with designing equipment for manufacturing or automation, and proficiency in SolidWorks. Relocation assistance is available; a strong collaboration with engineering and manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering strongly preferred.
• 4+ years of mechanical design engineering experience preferred.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Experience designing equipment for manufacturing or industrial automation applications.
• FEA and project leadership experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new mechanical products from concept through production.
• Engineer conveyor systems, linear motion products, and automation components.
• Select and size components including conveyors, pulleys, belts, actuators, servo motors, and motion control systems.
• Perform calculations related to speed ratios, load capacity, power transmission, and mechanical performance.
• Create detailed 3D models, engineering drawings, and bills of material.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, sales, and product management to bring new products to market.
• Evaluate existing products and recommend design improvements for performance, manufacturability, and cost.
• Support product testing, validation, and technical documentation.

Skills

Mechanical design

Product development

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

An established manufacturer is expanding its engineering team due to continued growth and new product development. This is a hands-on design role focused on developing new mechanical products and expanding the company's automation product offerings.

The ideal candidate has experience designing conveyor systems, linear motion products, actuators, or automation equipment. This is an opportunity to help shape the future direction of the engineering team while working on highly engineered products from concept through production.

Relocation assistance is available.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop new mechanical products from concept through production
• Engineer conveyor systems, linear motion products, and automation components
• Select and size components including conveyors, pulleys, belts, actuators, servo motors, and motion control systems
• Perform calculations related to speed ratios, load capacity, power transmission, and mechanical performance
• Create detailed 3D models, engineering drawings, and bills of material
• Collaborate with manufacturing, sales, and product management to bring new products to market
• Evaluate existing products and recommend design improvements for performance, manufacturability, and cost
• Support product testing, validation, and technical documentation

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering strongly preferred
• 4+ years of mechanical design engineering experience preferred
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software
• Experience designing equipment for manufacturing or industrial automation applications
• FEA and project leadership experience are a plus