Mechanical Design Engineer - Field & Crane Systems

Qualdoc; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualdoc, in the United States, is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer to create, improve and support mechanical equipment used in railroad emergency response, heavy lifting, and specialized maintenance applications. The role covers the full product lifecycle from concept development, engineering, manufacturing support, testing, field deployment, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate enjoys practical problem-solving and collaborating with engineering, manufacturing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software.
• Working knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Experience with heavy equipment, cranes, or industrial machinery.
• Familiarity with OSHA, ASME, AWS, AAR, or similar engineering standards.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10% for inspections and field activities.

Responsibilities

• Design new crane systems and modify existing equipment.
• Develop practical mechanical solutions, including reverse engineering and redesign of existing components.
• Use CAD modeling, engineering calculations, FEA, prototyping, and field testing to validate designs.
• Improve equipment performance, manufacturability, serviceability, reliability, and cost.
• Maintain and improve standard equipment designs while meeting engineering standards, customer requirements, and safety regulations.
• Manage engineering projects from concept through manufacturing, testing, implementation, and lifecycle support.
• Lead crane rebuild and refurbishment activities, including inspections, repair planning, upgrades, testing, and final delivery.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, operations, leadership, vendors, and suppliers to support production and product releases.
• Provide troubleshooting, field inspections, on-site technical assistance, and emergency response support.
• Verify equipment meets customer specifications, engineering standards, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project management

Engineering calculations

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA

CAD software

Job description

Qualdoc, in the United States, is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer to create, improve and support mechanical equipment used in railroad emergency response, heavy lifting, and specialized maintenance applications. The role covers the full product lifecycle from concept development, engineering, manufacturing support, testing, field deployment, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate enjoys practical problem-solving and collaborating with engineering, manufacturing,