Mechanical Design Engineer

Mirador Search Partners; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Mirador Search Partners seeks an experienced mechanical engineer to own full-cycle product development from concept to production launch in the Milwaukee area.

You will design electromechanical products, create detailed Autodesk Inventor drawings, and collaborate with customers, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure successful launches and ongoing improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience designing mechanical/electromechanical products through full product development lifecycle.
• Strong 3D CAD experience with models, assemblies and manufacturing drawings.
• Hands-on prototyping, lab testing, troubleshooting, and supporting manufacturing environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration with customers and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle product development projects from concept through prototyping, testing and production launch.
• Lead design, development and continuous improvement of electromechanical products including valves, relays, and related components.
• Create and maintain detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies and manufacturing drawings using Autodesk Inventor.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously ensuring customer requirements, performance and timelines are met.
• Collaborate with customers, manufacturing, quality, suppliers and internal teams to develop practical solutions.
• Support prototype builds, lab testing, product validation and troubleshooting to ensure performance.
• Provide technical expertise on manufacturing issues, engineering changes, quality concerns and product improvements.
• Work hands-on in a collaborative engineering environment supporting CAD, documentation, testing, production and discussions.

Skills

3D CAD

Prototyping

Electromechanical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer collaboration

Autodesk Inventor

Manufacturing support

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Eng

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

A privately held manufacturing company specializing in innovative electromechanical products used across a wide range of industrial and commercial applications. With decades of engineering expertise and a strong reputation for quality and reliability, they continue to grow through product innovation and customer-focused solutions. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative engineering team where you can take ownership of meaningful projects and see your designs move from concept through production.

Role Description

• Own full-cycle product development projects from initial concept and feasibility through prototyping, testing, and production launch.
• Lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of electromechanical products, including valves, relays, and related components.
• Create and maintain detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings using Autodesk Inventor.
• Manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously, ensuring designs meet customer requirements, performance expectations, and production timelines.
• Collaborate closely with customers, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and internal teams to develop practical engineering solutions.
• Support prototype builds, lab testing, product validation, and troubleshooting activities to ensure successful product performance.
• Provide technical expertise on manufacturing issues, engineering changes, quality concerns, and product improvements throughout the product lifecycle.
• Work hands‑on in a collaborative engineering environment, supporting everything from CAD design and documentation to testing, production support, and customer discussions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field, or equivalent technical experience.
• Experience designing Mechanical and/or electromechanical products and taking designs through the full product development lifecycle.
• Strong 3D CAD experience with the ability to create models, assemblies, and detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Experience with hands‑on prototyping, lab testing, troubleshooting, and supporting manufacturing environments.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with customers and cross‑functional teams in a hands‑on engineering environment.