Mechanical Design Engineer – Heavy Equipment

Software Placement Group; Grove City (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Grove City, OH to own reverse engineering and precision-machined parts development from evaluation through manufacturing. You will create 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and robust inspection plans, ensuring manufacturability and reliability across projects.

The role requires a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work independently

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering or related experience.
• Experience creating 3D CAD models and detailed drawings.
• Understanding of mechanical components, tolerances, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to analyze physical parts and translate findings into documents.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to learn new products, processes, and customer requirements quickly.
• Strong organizational skills and project follow-through.
• Excellent attention to detail and recall.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Proactive, conscientious, accountable, and solutions-oriented work style.
• Pre-employment background check and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sample parts, mechanical components, and machinery to understand their design, function, and manufacturing requirements.
• Reverse-engineer existing components using physical samples, measurements, drawings, and other available technical information.
• Interpret customer specifications, engineering drawings, inspection data, and technical documentation.
• Design precision-machined parts and mechanical assemblies according to customer requirements.
• Create accurate 3D CAD models and detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Develop inspection plans that clearly communicate dimensional and quality requirements.
• Evaluate designs for manufacturability, reliability, function, and long-term performance.
• Identify missing, conflicting, or incomplete design information and determine the appropriate solution.
• Collaborate with customers, vendors, manufacturing, inspection, and other internal team members.
• Respond to technical questions and resolve engineering or production issues.

Skills

3D CAD

Engineering drawings

Mechanical design

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent work

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Location: Grove City, OH | Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Overview

A manufacturer of precision-machined parts and mechanical assemblies for heavy equipment applications is seeking a detail-oriented Mechanical Design Engineer. This role supports reverse engineering, product reliability, and design work, and is ideal for someone who enjoys analyzing physical components, interpreting technical information, solving complex problems, and owning projects from initial evaluation through manufacturing.

What you'll do

• Analyze sample parts, mechanical components, and machinery to understand their design, function, and manufacturing requirements
• Reverse-engineer existing components using physical samples, measurements, drawings, and other available technical information
• Interpret customer specifications, engineering drawings, inspection data, and technical documentation
• Design precision-machined parts and mechanical assemblies according to customer requirements
• Create accurate 3D CAD models and detailed manufacturing drawings
• Develop inspection plans that clearly communicate dimensional and quality requirements
• Evaluate designs for manufacturability, reliability, function, and long-term performance
• Identify missing, conflicting, or incomplete design information and determine the appropriate solution
• Collaborate with customers, vendors, manufacturing, inspection, and other internal team members
• Respond to technical questions and resolve engineering or production issues
• Organize project requirements, establish priorities, and independently manage work through completion
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail while supporting multiple projects and deadlines

Required qualifications

• Advanced mechanical-engineering knowledge gained through a bachelor's degree, equivalent education, or relevant professional experience
• Experience creating 3D CAD models and detailed engineering drawings
• Understanding of mechanical components, assemblies, tolerances, and manufacturing processes
• Ability to analyze physical parts and translate findings into accurate manufacturing documentation
• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving abilities
• Ability to learn new products, processes, and customer requirements quickly
• Strong organizational skills and consistent project follow-through
• Excellent attention to detail and recall
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with customers, vendors, and internal teams
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, conscientious, accountable, and solutions-oriented work style
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening is required

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with reverse engineering, part analysis, machine design, manufacturing, inspection, control systems, or project management is strongly preferred

Why this role

This is an opportunity to own projects from initial evaluation through manufacturing, working across reverse engineering, design, and reliability for precision-machined parts and mechanical assemblies.