Mechanical Design Engineer

Precision Additive; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Additive in Noblesville, IN is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, test, and improve mechanical systems for our products and manufacturing processes. You will translate product requirements into robust, manufacturable designs and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive projects from concept to production.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in mechanical design, proficiency with Siemens NX, and strong knowledge of manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5-7 years of mechanical design or product development experience.
• Experience with engineering documentation and product lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems from concept through production.
• Create detailed 3D models, engineering drawings, and specifications using CAD software.
• Perform tolerance, thermal, and stress analyses; design for manufacturability.
• Develop prototypes and conduct testing to validate performance and reliability.
• Translate product requirements into engineering specifications and design solutions.
• Participate in design reviews, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement.
• Support the transition of new designs from development to manufacturing.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

CAD software

3D printing

Job description

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the design, development, testing, and improvement of mechanical systems and components used in the company’s products and manufacturing processes. This role plays a key part in translating product requirements into robust, manufacturable designs while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality.

The ideal candidate is an experienced engineer who can lead complex design efforts, mentor junior engineers, and drive projects from concept through production.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems from concept through production.
• Create detailed 3D models, engineering drawings, and specifications using CAD software.
• Perform engineering analysis including tolerance stack-ups, thermal analysis, stress analysis, and design for manufacturability.
• Develop prototypes and conduct testing to validate performance and reliability.
• Translate product requirements into engineering specifications and design solutions.
• Participate in design reviews, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the transition of new designs from development to manufacturing.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with electrical, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure system integration.
• Collaborate with supply chain and vendors to source components and evaluate manufacturability.
• Support operations teams with troubleshooting, product improvements, and process optimization.

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and designers.
• Establish engineering best practices, documentation standards, and design processes.
• Contribute to strategic engineering decisions and technology roadmap development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 5-7 years of mechanical design or product development experience.
• Proficiency with Siemens NX.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (machining, sheet metal, additive manufacturing, injection molding, etc.).
• Material Science knowledge, metallurgy preferred.
• 3D additive printer experience is a plus.
• DOD, automotive, aerospace and or/medical design experience.
• Experience with engineering documentation, design reviews, and product lifecycle management.