Mechanical Design Engineer – Custom Machinery

Goodwin Recruiting; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance with

HSA options

401(k) with company match

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off and holidays

Employee assistance program

Professional training and development

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer for an onsite role in Fort Wayne, IN. You will design, improve, and troubleshoot custom industrial machinery in a collaborative manufacturing environment.

The role focuses 75% on improving existing equipment and 25% on new machine designs, working closely with machinists, builders, and controls engineers to deliver reliable equipment. Competitive salary ($75,000–$90,000), full-time first shift, 45 hours per week, plus

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical engineering or machine design experience with industrial machinery.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and design for manufacturability.
• Ability to work with machinists, builders, and controls engineers to resolve issues.
• Experience producing manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and design documentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot design issues during assembly and testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, improve, and troubleshoot custom industrial machinery.
• Collaborate with machine builders and controls engineers on projects.
• Lead design work from concept to prototype and documentation.

Skills

Mechanical design

Problem-solving

Project management

Team collaboration

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

DraftSight

Job description

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer who enjoys seeing your designs come to life on the shop floor? We're looking for a hands-on engineer to design, improve, and troubleshoot custom industrial machinery in a collaborative manufacturing environment.

This position offers an excellent mix of engineering and practical problem-solving, with approximately 75% of projects focused on improving existing equipment and 25% involving new machine designs. You'll work closely with machine builders and controls engineers to develop reliable, high-performing equipment.

This is an onsite position in Fort Wayne, IN.

Mechanical Design Engineer Benefits and Compensation:

• $75,000-$90,000 annually, based on experience


• Full-time, first-shift position with flexible start times


• Monday-Friday schedule, approximately 45 hours per week


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA options


• 401(k) with company match


• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance


• Short-term and long-term disability coverage


• Paid time off and paid holidays


• Employee assistance program


• Professional training and development opportunities


• Opportunity to work on diverse, custom-engineered machinery

Mechanical Design Engineer Requirements & Qualifications:

• Hands-on mechanical engineering or machine design experience involving industrial machinery or custom equipment


• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, manufacturing processes, and design for manufacturability (DFM)


• Ability to work directly with machinists, machine builders, and controls engineers to resolve design and assembly challenges


• Strong mechanical problem-solving skills and the ability to independently manage design projects

Must Haves:

• Experience designing or modifying complete mechanical machinery and assemblies, beyond individual parts or drafting


• Proficiency in SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor for 3D modeling and assembly design


• Ability to select mechanical components and perform engineering calculations involving loads, forces, and torque


• Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerances, and precision mechanical design


• Experience producing manufacturing drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and complete design documentation


• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical design issues during machine assembly, testing, and equipment improvements

Mechanical Design Engineer Preferred Background & Skills:

• Experience with custom machinery, industrial automation, or engineered-to-order equipment


• Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, and servo-driven mechanical systems


• Experience with motor, sensor, or motion-control integration


• Familiarity with DraftSight or AutoCAD


• Background in packaging equipment, material handling, robotics, or special machinery


• Experience with equipment commissioning, testing, or continuous improvement projects

Additional Position Information:

This position does not include relocation assistance. Candidates must live within commuting distance of the Fort Wayne, IN 46809 worksite.

This is a direct-hire position. Third-party staffing, subcontracting, and Corp-to-Corp (C2C) arrangements will not be considered.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The employer will not provide employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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Cassandra Williams