Mechanical Design Engineer

Torrey Holistics; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrey Holistics in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop mechanical and electro‑mechanical components, support new equipment projects, and ensure designs meet standards, budgets, and schedules.

You will create models and drawings, prepare BOMs, install and maintenance procedures, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver reliable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; four-year engineering program preferred.
• Proficient with CAD software and 3D modeling; experience with Inventor/Vault, AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Ability to document designs, BOMs, and installation procedures.
• Experience with PFMEA and Design for Manufacturability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed design reviews and ensure compliance with standards.
• Develop models, drawings, BOMs, and installation manuals.
• Coordinate with vendors for buyouts and with cross-functional teams.
• Support field deployment and provide engineering documentation.

Skills

Project Management

3D Modeling

Blueprint Reading

DFM/DFA

PFMEA

CAD Software

Engineering Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Autodesk Inventor/Vault

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

SUMMARYIn this role, the Mechanical Design Engineer supports new equipment and replacement parts projects by developing practical, customer-focused engineering solutions. This role designs, plans, and supports the installation of mechanical and electromechanical products, equipment, and plant systems while maintaining engineering standards, supporting quality control, and ensuring deliverables are accurate, on schedule, and within budget.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Project Management:• Plans for engineering programs, including activities, milestones, and support needs.• Maintains project schedules, checklists, and budgets.• Reports milestone status to internal teams and customers and adjusts schedules as needed.• Collaborate with the engineering team on project details, lessons learned, and supportingassignments.• Takes ownership of assigned work and keeps deliverables moving forward.Detailed Design:• Reviews sketches, drawings, specifications, and engineering data to determineprocedures, objectives, and design solutions.• Research existing designs and related challenges, builds on current designs, and develops new product solutions.• Reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards,customer contract requirements, and related specifications.• Confers with research and service personnel to clarify issues, resolve problems, anddevelop innovative designs.• Creates models and construction details for new or modified mechanical components and assemblies.• Drafts detailed equipment drawings to support requested parts fabrication by machine shops and/or sheet metal shops.• Provides support, review, and documentation quality control for the engineering team.• Documents calculations and models to support, test, and verify designs.• Applies software-based design and modeling methods to improve engineeringcapabilities and product development.• Develops, edits, and reviews bills of materials, and enters jobs, operations, and materialsinto the ERP system.• Develop installation, operation, and maintenance manuals for supplied equipment.• Create installation and maintenance procedures and instructions.• Maintains engineering files for all equipment as modifications or field changes arerecorded for serialized units.Engineering Buyouts:• Engages vendors to obtain detailed quotes for project deliverables.• Prepares purchase requisitions for equipment, structural supports, and installationcomponents.• Write specifications for engineered buyouts for projects, parts, and service needs.Organizational Support• Supports Sales, Research and Development, Production, Customer Service/Parts, andother departments with engineering-related needs.• Provides technical input on manufacturing methods, materials, properties, and processlimitations for long-range engineering planning.• Works with the engineering team to continually update and document internal standardsand procedures.• Provides support that may include travel to alternate production facilities and customerlocations.Personal Development• Maintains ongoing education, training, and professional development to support changingproject needs.• Focuses development on current and emerging products and markets pursued by thecompany.• General development may include safety training, code standards, software and computermodeling, communication, and technical writing.**QUALIFICATIONS **Education & Experience:Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or equivalentcombination of education and experience.Computer Skills:Highly proficient with drafting and solid modeling software, including AutodeskInventor/Vault, and able to connect finished products, mathematical models, 3Dmodels, and 2D detail drawings.Documentation Skills:Documents engineering solutions and archives information to build institutionalknowledge.Language Skills:Reads and interprets technical documents; writes reports and correspondence;presents effectively to customers and employees using current presentation tools.Mathematical Skills:Applies geometry, trigonometry, statistics, mechanical engineering models, andpractical calculations to engineering work.Reasoning Ability:Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw validconclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions inmathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concretevariables.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The role includes office and field work.Field work may involve moving mechanical parts, weather conditions, electrical hazards,heights, fumes, chemicals, vibration, and loud noise requiring ear plugs and/or other personal protective equipmentYou should be proficient in:Bachelor's DegreeProject ManagementMachine Building/AssemblingProcess Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)CAD SoftwareDesign for Assembly (DFA)Mechanical Design & EngineeringBlueprint ReadingMachines & technologies you'll use:3D Modeling2D DrawingsCAD Software (AutoCAD, Solidworks)