Mechanical Design Engineer - On-Site, Mentored & Hands-On

Zsg; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from engineering leadership

Profit sharing potential

401(k) company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

PTO and paid holidays

Teladoc and EAP

Job summary

Loxo is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Cayce/Columbia, SC team. This on-site role focuses on designing equipment such as pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, and water-heating systems, with hands-on development and close mentoring.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of experience, strong CAD project work, internships, and practical mechanical aptitude. You’ll collaborate across engineering, sales, and production to deliver practical solutions and take ownership of expanding

Qualifications

• Solid engineering foundation; a Mechanical Engineering degree or closely related technical background is preferred.
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo, or comparable 3D mechanical CAD software. Academic projects and internships count.
• Practical mechanical aptitude and strong problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication, initiative, and willingness to work closely with manufacturing.
• Ability to work primarily on-site in the Cayce / Columbia area.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D models, mechanical drawings, and complete engineering design packages.
• Customize equipment designs to meet customer specifications and manufacturing requirements.
• Perform mechanical engineering calculations as needed.
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, and production to develop practical solutions.
• Help troubleshoot fabrication, assembly, and manufacturing issues.
• Learn applicable ASME requirements, welding processes, and equipment design standards.
• Take ownership of increasingly complex projects with guidance from experienced engineers.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Clear communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

Loxo is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Cayce/Columbia, SC team. This on-site role focuses on designing equipment such as pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, and water-heating systems, with hands-on development and close mentoring.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of experience, strong CAD project work, internships, and practical mechanical aptitude. You’ll collaborate across engineering, sales, and production to deliver practical solutions and take ownership of expanding