Mechanical Design & Manufacturing Engineer - Production Pro

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

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,