Mechanical Design & Manufacturing Engineer

Design Hire LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Hire LLC in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Mechanical Design & Manufacturing Engineer to drive the development of mechanical products from concept through manufacturing. You will work with engineering, manufacturing, and controls to turn concepts into production-ready equipment.

The role emphasizes technical ownership, problem-solving, and designs that perform in demanding real-world applications. Collaboration with cross‑functional teams is essential and the company values practical,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience designing mechanical products for industrial/manufacturing use.
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, weldments, machining, and welding processes.
• Ability to collaborate with manufacturing teams to resolve production challenges.
• Familiarity with PLCs and controls integration in mechanical equipment.
• Strong documentation, revision control, and product lifecycle understanding.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into practical designs.
• Strong analytical, communication, troubleshooting, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D models and layouts using Autodesk Inventor and manage data with Vault.
• Prepare manufacturing drawings, assembly docs, and component specs for production.
• Apply DFM/DFA to improve manufacturability, assembly efficiency, and performance.
• Perform tolerance analysis and apply GD&T to meet dimensions and relationships.
• Develop and maintain BOMs, including complex assemblies, with config control and changes.

Skills

Industrial design experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Manufacturing collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

Sheet metal fabrication

Welding processes

Machining

PLC / controls integration

Job description

Mechanical Design & Manufacturing Engineer

Indianapolis, United States | Posted on 09/02/2026

Join a highly capable engineering team supporting the development of innovative mechanical products from concept through manufacturing. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and controls professionals to turn practical design concepts into reliable, production-ready equipment. Our client values technical ownership, thoughtful problem-solving, and designs that perform in demanding real-world applications.

Objective

Develop and refine mechanical product solutions that meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, and customer requirements while supporting the full product development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Create detailed 3D models and engineering layouts using Autodesk Inventor while maintaining organized design data through Autodesk Vault.
  
• Prepare manufacturing drawings, assembly documentation, and detailed component specifications for production use.
  
• Apply DFM/DFA principles to improve manufacturability, assembly efficiency, serviceability, and overall product performance.
  
• Perform tolerance analysis and apply GD&T principles to establish functional relationships and dimensional requirements.
  
• Develop and maintain BOMs, including complex assemblies, while supporting configuration control and engineering change activities.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
  
• Experience designing mechanical products and equipment for industrial or manufacturing applications.
  
• Working knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, weldments, machining, and welding processes.
  
• Ability to collaborate with manufacturing teams to resolve production and fabrication challenges.
  
• Familiarity with PLC and controls integration within mechanically driven equipment.
  
• Strong understanding of engineering documentation, revision practices, and product lifecycle processes.
  
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and translate them into practical engineering solutions.
  
• Strong analytical, communication, troubleshooting, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

Design Hire is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Aff… It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility if hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.