Mechanical Engineer

IsoTalent; City of Auburn (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation: $28.00 - $35.00/hourly

401k + Company Matching

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Job summary

Mack Studios in Auburn, NY is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to turn creative design concepts into production-ready exhibits, retail fixtures, and experiential displays. This onsite role mixes design, fabrication, and installation with hands-on problem solving on the production floor.

You’ll work with wood, metal, plastics, and specialty components, creating shop drawings, BOMs, and CNC files for manufacture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on engineering in custom fabrication, millwork, or exhibits.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Inventor, and Mastercam is required.
• Experience with wood, metal fabrication, and on-site production is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop production-ready engineering for custom exhibits and displays.
• Create detailed shop drawings, BOMs, and fabrication packages.
• Engineer components using wood, metal, plastics, and specialty materials.
• Create CNC programs for wood and metal fabrication.

Skills

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Mastercam

CNC programming

Millwork

Metal fabrication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Mastercam

CAD software

Job description

Our client seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer in the custom exhibit and fabrication industry to join their Engineering team onsite in Auburn, NY.

Do you love turning creative design concepts into real, buildable products? Are you skilled in AutoCAD, Inventor, and CNC programming, with hands‑on experience in millwork and metal fabrication? Do you enjoy spending time on the production floor solving problems alongside the people who build your designs? If yes, this may be the perfect Mechanical Engineer position for you. Keep scrolling to see what this company has to offer.

The Perks!

• Compensation: $28.00 - $35.00/hourly, based on experience
• 401k + Company Matching
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Short-term and Long-term Disability

A Day in the Life of the Mechanical Engineer

As a Mechanical Engineer, you'll develop production-ready engineering for custom exhibits, retail fixtures, branded environments, and experiential displays, taking each project from design through fabrication and installation. You'll work with wood, millwork, metal, hardware, lighting, and specialty components, creating shop drawings, BOMs, and CNC files that bring ideas to life. This hands‑on role splits time between the office and the production floor, where you'll partner with fabrication and installation teams to make sure every project is built right, on time, and on budget. Your work directly shapes the high‑quality, eye‑catching environments that Mack Studios delivers to its clients.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop production-ready engineering for custom millwork, metal fabrication, fixtures, exhibits, and displays
• Create detailed shop drawings, production and assembly drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and fabrication packages
• Engineer components and assemblies using wood, plywood, MDF, laminates, steel, aluminum, plastics, and specialty materials
• Create CNC router and laser programming files for wood and metal fabrication using Mastercam
• Translate architectural drawings, design concepts, and project specifications into accurate, manufacturable designs
• Select appropriate hardware, fasteners, connection methods, structural supports, and assembly methods
• Incorporate lighting, wiring pathways, and electrical or interactive components into designs as needed
• Engineer projects with consideration for materials, tolerances, fabrication methods, assembly, shipping, and installation
• Collaborate with project management, design, estimating, purchasing, graphics, fabrication, and installation teams
• Provide hands‑on technical support to woodworking, CNC, metal fabrication, and assembly teams during production
• Troubleshoot fabrication, fit, assembly, and installation issues and make engineering revisions as needed
• Communicate with vendors and outside fabricators regarding materials, hardware, and specialty components
• Participate in project kickoffs, prototype and mockup development, field measurements, and installations
• Manage workload and priorities to meet project specifications, budgets, and production schedules
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned

Requirements and Qualifications:

• 2+ years of hands‑on engineering experience in custom fabrication, millwork, architectural woodwork, metal fabrication, retail fixtures, exhibits, displays, or a related manufacturing environment
• Bachelor's Degree in mechanical Engineering or related field
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, or similar 2D/3D CAD engineering software
• Experience with Mastercam programming.
• Strong working knowledge of woodworking, millwork, and metal fabrication
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and shifting priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with both office and production personnel
• Comfortable working in both office and manufacturing environments, with regular time on the production floor

About the Hiring Company:

Our client is a custom fabrication company, specializing in exhibits, retail fixtures, branded environments, and experiential displays. Their in‑house capabilities span woodworking, millwork, CNC machining, metal fabrication, graphics, and installation, allowing them to take projects from concept to completion under one roof. The team blends creative design with skilled craftsmanship to deliver memorable, high‑impact spaces for their clients.