Mechanical Design Engineer

Ingersoll Rand; Hampton (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock grant

Paid time off

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand is seeking a Mechanical Designer in Hampton, NJ to design mechanical components, assemblies, and subassemblies for cordless, pneumatic, and electric power tools. You will drive mechanism, gear train, housing, and electromechanical integration from concept through production release.

The candidate should have strong CAD skills (Creo, SolidWorks, NX, or CATIA) and a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, GD&T, and DFM/DFA principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience designing mechanical or electromechanical products.
• Proficient with Creo, SolidWorks, NX, or CATIA.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and subsystems using Creo or similar 3D CAD tools.
• Create and maintain engineering drawings, BOMs, and product documentation.
• Lead design activities for drivetrains, gear systems, mechanisms, housings, and structural components.
• Apply GD&T, tolerance analysis, DFM, and DFA principles to ensure robust product designs.
• Support prototype builds, product validation, issue resolution, and production launches.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, and suppliers to optimize performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturability.

Skills

Creo

SolidWorks

NX

CATIA

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Windchill

Job description

Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Job Title: Mechanical Designer

Location: Hampton, NJ Onsite

About Us

Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies - from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers - to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we're driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future.

Job Overview

The Mechanical Designer is responsible for the design and development of mechanical components, assemblies, and subsystems for professional-grade cordless, pneumatic, and electric power tools. Working within cross-functional New Product Development (NPD) teams, this role leads the design of mechanisms, gear trains, housings, and electromechanical integrations from concept through production release.

The successful candidate combines strong CAD expertise with practical engineering knowledge and a deep understanding of manufacturing processes to deliver innovative, reliable, and cost-effective product solutions. This role requires significant ownership of design decisions, collaboration across global teams, and direct engagement with suppliers and manufacturing partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and product subsystems using Creo or similar 3D CAD tools.
• Create and maintain engineering drawings, BOMs, and product documentation.
• Lead design activities for drivetrains, gear systems, mechanisms, housings, and structural components.
• Apply GD&T, tolerance analysis, DFM, and DFA principles to ensure robust product designs.
• Support prototype builds, product validation, issue resolution, and production launches.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, and suppliers to optimize performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Participate in design reviews, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support engineering change management and product lifecycle activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience designing mechanical or electromechanical products.
• 5+ years experience with Creo, SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, or equivalent CAD systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in power tools, industrial equipment, automotive, or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and engineering drawing standards.
• Experience designing injection-molded plastics, castings, machined components, and sheet metal parts.
• Understanding of mechanical systems, gears, bearings, motors, and mechanisms.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of planetary gearing, impact mechanisms, clutches, and power transmission systems.
• Experience with Windchill or similar PLM systems.
• Familiarity with FMEA, DVP&R, reliability testing, and root cause analysis.

What Success Looks Like

• Delivers innovative, manufacturable designs that meet performance, quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Demonstrates strong ownership of product subsystems and technical decision-making.
• Produces high-quality CAD models and release documentation.
• Successfully supports new product launches and continuous product improvements.
• Acts as a trusted technical contributor within global engineering teams.

Pay Range

The pay range for this role is $80,000 - $100,000. The pay range considers a wide range of factors that include a candidate's skills; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and geographic location.

What We Offer

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership - taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.

Ingersoll Rand Inc.

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.