Mechanical Design Engineer

Avero; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated monthly training and professional development opportunities

Flexible scheduling for work-life balance

Collaborative engineering environment with experienced mentors

Job summary

Avero is seeking a Mechanical Designer to join its product development team in Michigan City, Indiana. In this role, you will create 3D models and detailed production drawings, collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams, and support prototype development.

The ideal candidate should have experience with CAD software like SolidWorks, have strong attention to detail, and a desire to improve designs and reduce costs. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and a flexible work schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience using SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or another 3D CAD platform.
• Experience creating detailed manufacturing drawings and assemblies.
• Understanding of engineering drawings and drafting standards.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D models and detailed production drawings using CAD software.
• Support prototype development and design validation.
• Work closely with engineers and suppliers to improve designs.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Relevant design experience

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Mechanical Designer

About the Opportunity

Our client, a leading manufacturer of industrial equipment, is seeking a Mechanical Designer to join its growing product development team. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys taking concepts from design through production, collaborating with engineers and suppliers, and seeing their work become a finished product.

Working alongside a collaborative engineering and design team, you'll create detailed production drawings, support prototype development, and help improve existing products in a modern manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

• Create 3D models and detailed production drawings using SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Design mechanical components and assemblies for new and existing products.
• Develop manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Support engineering change requests and product revisions.
• Participate in prototype builds to verify fit, function, and manufacturability.
• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and suppliers to improve designs and reduce manufacturing costs.
• Review designs for accuracy, tolerance stack-up, and manufacturability.
• Help maintain engineering documentation and drawing revisions.
• Support continuous product improvements through engineering and design updates.

What You'll Be Working On

This role is heavily focused on mechanical design for fabricated components and assemblies, with a strong emphasis on sheet metal design.

You'll spend much of your time:

• Creating and revising production drawings.
• Designing parts and assemblies in 3D CAD.
• Supporting prototype builds and design validation.
• Collaborating with engineers and suppliers to improve products before they reach production.

As you become familiar with the products, you'll take on increasingly complex design work and larger engineering projects.

What We're Looking For

• Experience using SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or another 3D CAD platform.
• Experience creating detailed manufacturing drawings and assemblies.
• Understanding of engineering drawings and drafting standards.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in any of the following is a plus:

• Sheet metal design
• Fabrication or manufacturing environments
• Product development
• Prototype development and testing
• Engineering change management (ECO/ECR)
• ERP or manufacturing software

A degree is preferred but not required. Relevant design experience is valued more than formal education.

What You'll Enjoy

• Opportunity to work on products from concept through production.
• Hands‑on involvement with prototype builds and product testing.
• Modern CAD tools and engineering software.
• Dedicated monthly training and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative engineering environment with experienced mentors.
• Flexible scheduling to support work‑life balance.
• Stable company focused on long‑term employee success and career growth.

What Makes Someone Successful

We're looking for someone who:

• Enjoys solving design challenges.
• Takes pride in producing accurate, high‑quality work.
• Has a positive, team‑first attitude.
• Wants to build a long‑term career rather than simply find the next job.
• Is dependable, collaborative, and eager to continue developing their technical skills.