Mechanical Design Engineer - R&D, SolidWorks & Molding

Lavelle Industries, Inc.; Burlington (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lavelle Industries, Inc. in Burlington, WI is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to champion existing product lines. The role combines CAD modeling, engineering calculations, testing, and continuous improvement across established products.

You will learn current products, perform design and verification tasks, and collaborate with Sales and Operations to ensure performance meets customer specs and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Mechanical or Plastics Engineering.
• Strong background in physics, statics, fluid dynamics, and strength of materials.

Responsibilities

• Learn all existing products and perform engineering calculations to derive design intent.
• Manage day-to-day activities of part evaluation and qualification.
• Update drawings, models, and assemblies using SolidWorks CAD software.
• Perform ECRs to update product as changes arise.
• Conduct product verification and competitive testing of products and data.
• Review parts against prints using CTQ’s, tolerances, GD&T, and performance requirements.
• Troubleshoot and find root cause of products that do not meet requirements.
• Communicate cross-functionally with sales and operations personnel.
• Utilize or design test equipment/gauges to verify product requirements and conduct competitive testing.

Skills

SolidWorks

3-D CAD

Education

Mechanical or Plastics Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Lavelle Industries, Inc. in Burlington, WI is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to champion existing product lines. The role combines CAD modeling, engineering calculations, testing, and continuous improvement across established products.

You will learn current products, perform design and verification tasks, and collaborate with Sales and Operations to ensure performance meets customer specs and quality standards.