Mechanical Design Engineer - Cedar Rapids , IA

Mestek, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mestek, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead design efforts for HVAC solutions. This role entails creating CAD models, sourcing components, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical design skills, proficiency in CAD software like Autodesk Inventor, and a passion for innovative engineering practices. Experience with hydraulic systems is a plus, and the position offers opportunities for both long-term and quick turnaround projects.

Qualifications

• Detailed understanding of modern mechanical and electrical engineering principles.
• Ability to design and troubleshoot electro-hydraulic machines.
• Experience working with machine shops is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for mechanical design for new product development.
• Design OEM systems and components.
• Source mechanical components and submit RFQs.

Skills

CAD design skills

Mechanical engineering principles

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Design analysis

Root cause analysis

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Solidworks PDM

Job description

Mestek Machinery is the industry-leading designer and manufacturer of the most complete, productive, and innovative metal forming solutions for the fabrication of HVAC sheet metal ductwork and fittings. Our family of brands– Engel Industries, Iowa Precision, and Roto-Die have people with decades of experience addressing every facet of the HVAC duct industry.

This position will be responsible for mechanical design efforts related to new product development, existing product improvement, and sustaining engineering. Primary responsibilities will include designing OEM systems and components which will involve the generation of CAD models, detailed engineering drawings, and creating BOM’s and manufacturing instructions. Additionally, this role will require sourcing mechanical components, submitting RFQs to vendors, and general adherence to and improvement of engineering processes within the organization. The ideal candidate will be self‑motivated, have a strong desire to learn new skills and be comfortable working on larger projects spanning weeks or months as well as fast turnaround projects requiring a couple of hours or days.

• Detailed understanding of modern mechanical and electrical engineering principles and practice.
• Knowledge and experience with hydraulic systems, and components and the ability to design and troubleshoot electro‑hydraulic machines.
• Efficient CAD design skills with an ability to quickly design components for immediate production.
• Willingness and desire to take complete ownership and responsibility for projects.
• Able to perform design analysis such as tolerance stack‑up analysis and component life cycle estimations.
• Ability to source and qualify mechanical components and vendors.
• Identify performance issues on new or existing equipment, perform root cause analysis, and suggest possible solutions.
• Proactively contribute to brainstorming and whiteboard sessions regarding new designs and productively critique existing designs led by other team members.
• Thrive at working closely in a multi‑disciplinary team including mechanical, electrical, software, controls, etc.

Requirements

Preferred Experience

• Experience using a Product Data Management system such as Autodesk Vault or Solidworks PDM.
• Be able to interpret machine designs generated using 2‑D CAD methods.
• Motivation to contribute to the improvement of engineering procedures.
• Experience working in or closely with machine shops is a plus (welding, milling, turning, sheet metal, etc).
• Strong knowledge and experience with 3D Cad software. Autodesk inventor (preferred), or other.