Mechanical Designer

Black Rock Groups; Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Mahindra in Hampton, NJ is seeking a Mechanical Designer with 5–10 years of experience to design mechanical and electromechanical components for professional-grade cordless, pneumatic, and electric power tools. You will drive design from concept through production, owning critical subsystems and collaborating with global teams.

The role requires strong CAD skills ( Creo, SolidWorks, NX, CATIA ) and a solid understanding of manufacturing processes to deliver robust, cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• 5–10 years of experience designing mechanical or electromechanical products.
• Proficiency with Creo, SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, or equivalent CAD systems.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and drawing standards.
• Experience with injection-molded plastics, castings, machined parts, and sheet metal.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and subsystems using Creo or similar 3D CAD tools.
• Create and maintain engineering drawings, BOMs, and product documentation.
• Lead design activities for drivetrains, gear systems, housings, and structural components.
• Apply GD&T, tolerance analysis, DFM, and DFA principles to ensure robust product designs.
• Support prototype builds, product validation, issue resolution, and production launches.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, and suppliers to optimize performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Participate in design reviews, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support engineering change management and product lifecycle activities.

Skills

Creo

SolidWorks

NX

CATIA

GD&T

Engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Windchill

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Designer
Location: Hampton, NJ (Hybrid)
Onsite/ Remote: Hybrid

Experience: 5-10 Years

The pay range for this role is $100k- $115k per annum including any bonuses or variable pay. Tech Mahindra also offers benefits like medical, vision, dental, life, disability insurance and paid time off (including holidays, parental leave, and sick leave, as required by law). Ask our recruiters for more details on our Benefits package. The exact offer terms will depend on the skill level, educational qualifications, experience, and location of the candidate.

This role is also open for contract: $45/hr - $68/hr

Position Summary
The Mechanical Designer is responsible for the design and development of mechanical components, assemblies, and subsystems for professional-grade cordless, pneumatic, and electric power tools. Working within cross-functional New Product Development (NPD) teams, this role leads the design of mechanisms, gear trains, housings, and electromechanical integrations from concept through production release.
The successful candidate combines strong CAD expertise with practical engineering knowledge and a deep understanding of manufacturing processes to deliver innovative, reliable, and cost-effective product solutions. This role requires significant ownership of design decisions, collaboration across global teams, and direct engagement with suppliers and manufacturing partners

Key Responsibilities
Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and product subsystems using Creo or similar 3D CAD tools.
Create and maintain engineering drawings, BOMs, and product documentation.
Lead design activities for drivetrains, gear systems, mechanisms, housings, and structural components.
Apply GD&T, tolerance analysis, DFM, and DFA principles to ensure robust product designs.
Support prototype builds, product validation, issue resolution, and production launches.
Collaborate with Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, and suppliers to optimize performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturability.
Participate in design reviews, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support engineering change management and product lifecycle activities.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
5-10 years of experience designing mechanical or electromechanical products.
Proficiency with Creo, SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, or equivalent CAD systems.
Strong knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and engineering drawing standards.
Experience designing injection-molded plastics, castings, machined components, and sheet metal parts.
Understanding of mechanical systems, gears, bearings, motors, and mechanisms.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in power tools, industrial equipment, automotive, or related industries.
Knowledge of planetary gearing, impact mechanisms, clutches, and power transmission systems.
Experience with Windchill or similar PLM systems.
Familiarity with FMEA, DVP&R, reliability testing, and root cause analysis.

What Success Looks Like
Delivers innovative, manufacturable designs that meet performance, quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
Demonstrates strong ownership of product subsystems and technical decision-making.
Produces high-quality CAD models and release documentation.
Successfully supports new product launches and continuous product improvements.
Acts as a trusted technical contributor within global engineering teams.

"Tech Mahindra is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels of the company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations also are available in the hiring process for applicants with disabilities. Candidates can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the company ADA Coordinator at [e-mail]."