Mechanical Design Engineer

Ingersoll-Rand; New Jersey; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee stock grant

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand in Hampton, NJ is seeking a Mechanical Designer to design mechanical components and subsystems for professional cordless, pneumatic, and electric power tools. You will work within cross-functional NPD teams leading the design from concept through production release, using Creo or similar CAD tools.

The ideal candidate has strong CAD skills, practical engineering knowledge, and a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, with ownership of design decisions and collaboration

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

CAD software experience

GD&T knowledge

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

NX

CATIA

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

• 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.

If you are a person with a disability and need assistance applying for a job, please submit a request .