Mechanical Design Engineer

Sigil Partners; Portland (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigil Partners in Portland, TN is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer who will take ideas from concept through design, prototyping, testing and production. You will work directly with machinists, manufacturing teams and lab equipment to rapidly develop and improve physical products.

The role emphasizes creativity, self-motivation and ownership of projects in a fast-paced environment where CAD designs are tested and iterated with real-world fabrication and testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline preferred.
• 3-5+ years in mechanical engineering, product engineering, R&D or mechanical design.
• Strong 3D CAD and mechanical design experience, with SolidWorks preferred.
• Hands-on prototyping, testing, validation or design verification experience.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, materials and drawings.
• Ability to work independently and own projects with minimal guidance.
• Comfortable in a fast-moving development environment where designs are iterated.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new mechanical products and product families.
• Create 3D models, assemblies and technical drawings using CAD software.
• Develop concepts and prototypes using 3D printing and machining resources.
• Perform hands-on lab testing, design verification and product validation.
• Collaborate with machinists and production teams to iterate designs.
• Evaluate materials and manufacturing processes for performance and manufacturability.
• Support products throughout development to market introduction.
• Lead and contribute to new product development projects.
• Support engineering changes, drawing updates and documentation.
• Apply engineering principles to troubleshoot design challenges.

Skills

3-5+ years experience

3D CAD design

SolidWorks

Prototyping

Manufacturing processes

Independent worker

Fast-moving environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

CATIA

NX

Inventor

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer to join an established manufacturing organization in Portland, TN. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanical engineer who enjoys doing more than sitting behind a computer designing parts.

You'll have the opportunity to take ideas from concept through design, prototyping, testing, validation and ultimately into production. The ideal candidate is creative, self-motivated and comfortable working directly with machinists, manufacturing teams and laboratory equipment to quickly develop and improve physical products.

The environment encourages experimentation, rapid iteration and learning from results. If you enjoy designing something in CAD and then getting out from behind your desk to actually build and test it, this could be a great fit.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop new mechanical products and product families
• Create 3D models, assemblies and technical drawings using CAD software
• Develop concepts and prototypes utilizing 3D printing, machine shops and manufacturing resources
• Perform hands-on laboratory testing, design verification and product validation
• Work directly with machinists and production teams to quickly prototype and refine designs
• Evaluate products, materials and manufacturing processes for performance, functionality and manufacturability
• Support products throughout the development cycle from initial concept through market introduction
• Lead and contribute to new product development projects
• Support engineering changes, drawing updates and technical documentation
• Apply engineering principles and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot design and product challenges

What We're Looking For

• Approximately 3-5+ years of mechanical engineering, product engineering, R&D or mechanical design experience
• Strong 3D CAD and mechanical design experience
• SolidWorks experience preferred; experience with Creo, CATIA, NX, Inventor or similar platforms may also be considered
• Hands-on experience with prototyping, product testing, validation or design verification
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, materials and technical drawings
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects without requiring significant day-to-day direction
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving development environment where designs are built, tested, refined and tested again

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred
• Candidates with significant relevant mechanical design/R&D experience may also be considered