Mechanical Design Engineer — Prototyping & Lifecycle

Ainsley Search Group; Eddystone (Delaware County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ainsley Search Group is hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer for a Global OEM located in greater Philadelphia. The role supports the life cycle of new product development, formulates testing plans, performs FEA, and aids prototyping.

Responsibilities include designing and testing custom machinery based on customer specs, developing BOM, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth transitions to manufacturing. Strong CAD skills and 5+ years of OEM experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering is required.
• 5+ years of tenure as a Mechanical Design Engineer in Manufacturing or OEM.
• Experience with SolidWorks and CAD systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, test and develop custom machinery based on customer specifications; create 2D/3D CAD models.
• Oversee life cycle of product development; develop BOM; transition from design to manufacturing processes.
• Generate and document design specifications, engineering docs, project logs, test reports, manuals.
• Support prototyping and implement design modifications for improvement.
• Research vendors and suppliers; support sourcing and onboarding for new products.
• Assist production starts and document manufacturing processes to ensure tolerance and quality.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Product design

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD systems

Job description

Ainsley Search Group is hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer for a Global OEM located in greater Philadelphia. The role supports the life cycle of new product development, formulates testing plans, performs FEA, and aids prototyping.

Responsibilities include designing and testing custom machinery based on customer specs, developing BOM, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth transitions to manufacturing. Strong CAD skills and 5+ years of OEM experience are preferred.