Mechanical Design Engineer — From Prototype to Production

mainstreamengr; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainstream Engineering is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to turn concepts into production-ready designs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, draft 3D CAD models, and create precise drawings for machined parts, sheet metal, tubing, and electromechanical assemblies.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, documentation, and adherence to manufacturing feasibility in a fast-paced setting. Candidates should have strong GD&T knowledge and Inventor/Vault experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum 2+ years of mechanical product design and drafting experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and manufacturing processes.
• Experience creating detailed technical drawings and applying GD&T standards (ASME Y14.5).
• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor 2024 or newer; Autodesk Vault 2024 or newer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional product development teams on new technology and product initiatives.
• Design and revise detailed 3D CAD models, including complex parts and assemblies for prototype and production systems.
• Create and maintain technical drawings for machined components, sheet metal parts, tubing, plastics/composites, and electromechanical assemblies.
• Support product development through engineering change orders (ECOs), revisions, and configuration management.
• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), product specification sheets, and technical documentation.
• Prepare and update quality assurance and manufacturing support documentation.
• Maintain organized CAD libraries and engineering documentation using Autodesk Inventor and Vault.
• Help establish and improve company-wide modeling and drafting standards.
• Work closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure designs are practical, manufacturable, and production-ready.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Drafting

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

U.S. ITAR compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor 2024

Autodesk Vault 2024

Job description

Mainstream Engineering is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to turn concepts into production-ready designs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, draft 3D CAD models, and create precise drawings for machined parts, sheet metal, tubing, and electromechanical assemblies.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, documentation, and adherence to manufacturing feasibility in a fast-paced setting. Candidates should have strong GD&T knowledge and Inventor/Vault experience.