Mechanical Engineer

PEKO Precision Products Inc; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Tuition Reimbursement (IRS Allowable)

401K, Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

Life, Short and Long-Term Disability

Recognition Awards

Job summary

PEKO Precision Products invites a Mechanical Engineer to support the NPI division in designing and developing cutting-edge technology, new products, and automation for OEMs and startups. You will tackle design and manufacturing challenges using CAD, FEA, and hands-on testing, under the guidance of the Engineering Manager.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver robust solutions, participate in customer meetings, and travel up to 5 days per year as required.

Qualifications

• CAD for 3D design and detailing per customer specs
• Engineering design: CAD, FEA, FMEA techniques, analysis, DFMA, tolerance/GDT
• Experience with machining (CNC, mill, lathe), sheet metal, welding, materials
• 3–5 years engineering design or problem solving with commercial/industrial equipment
• 1–2 years CAD design experience in SolidWorks or CREO

Responsibilities

• Generate designs and manufacturing drawings using CAD within defined cost, quality, and delivery constraints
• Provide concepts and drawings in analog and digital formats
• Perform engineering analyses to support manufacturing, design, and process development
• Apply knowledge of mechanical power transmission, fluid power, components, fabrication, and basic automation
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to solve design, manufacturing, and process problems
• Support prototyping and testing with hands-on assembly and testing

Skills

CAD / 3D design

SolidWorks

Inventor

CREO

Technical communication

MS Office

FMEA

Manufacturing processes

Project progress communication

Education

BSME – 4 YEAR Mechanical Engineering / Engineering Technology Degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

CREO

Job description

PEKO Precision Products: We Make Products That Matter

PEKO is a full-service, debt-free, privately-owned contract manufacturer with over 60 years embedded in the Rochester, NY community. In collaboration with our valued business partners, we deliver new product development (NPI) strategies for product commercialization and provide solutions in the medical, industrial, defense, and renewable energy industries. Enriching life is a crucial component of what we do daily.

The Opportunity: Mechanical Engineer

Your Role

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will support the NPI (New Product Introduction) division in the design and development of cutting‑edge technology, new products, processes, and automation for OEMs and startups. This role provides expertise to solve, design, process, and manufacturing challenges using various tools of the trade, including CAD, FEA, and other hands‑on activities.

Reports To: Engineering Manager

Essential Functions

• Using CAD and other tools, ability to generate designs and manufacturing drawings adhering to customer specifications within defined cost, quality and delivery parameters.
• Provide concepts and drawings in analog and digital formats.
• Provide engineering analysis to support manufacturing, design and process development.
• Apply knowledge in mechanical power transmission, fluid power, mechanical components, fabrication and basic automation for design and development.
• Work with and support cross‑disciplinary teams to solve product design, manufacturing and process problems.
• Ability to respond quickly and professionally adhering to delivery requirements.
• Participate in customer meetings and travel (<5days/year) as required.
• Utilize problem solving and creative thinking skills to develop solutions and implement design options with customers, suppliers and manufacturing, while working collaboratively within a team environment.
• Hands on: assembly / testing support to support prototyping and process development.

Basic Qualifications

• CAD for 3D design and detailing; Solidworks, Inventor and/or CREO skills required.
• Experienced in technical communication internally and externally; email, technical write‑up, presentation, meetings.
• MS Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Engineering Design: CAD, FEA, FMEA techniques, Analysis (stress, displacement, thermal), DFMA, tolerance analysis and GDT.
• Experienced in developing and communicating project progress.
• Experience with various manufacturing processes, i.e. machining (CNC, Mill, Lathe), sheet metal, welding, and materials.
• Minimum education: BSME – 4 YEAR Mechanical Engineering / Engineering Technology Degree
• 3-5 years Engineering Design or problem solving with commercial or industrial equipment/processes.
• 1-2 years minimum CAD design experience in SolidWorks or CREO.
• Experience with various manufacturing processes i.e, machining, sheet metal manufacture, plastics processing, costing & finishing in general.

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge of industrial control systems and software a plus.

Work Authorization

US Persons

PEKO Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Tuition Reimbursement (IRS Allowable pre‑tax Max)
• 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Life, Short and Long‑Term Disability
• Recognition Awards & Discretionary Benefits

Our Core Values

Agility

We are committed to maintaining a financially prudent and adaptable organization, ready to meet evolving challenges with confidence.

Compassion

We care deeply for our talented and loyal PEKO family, fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

Endurance

We believe in the resilience of our people—problem solvers who shape the future through perseverance and innovation.

Integrity

We uphold transparency, honesty, and respect in all interactions with employees, customers, and stakeholders.

Safety

We prioritize a safe, clean, and positive work environment where every team member can thrive.

Other

• This position may require you to follow other job‑related instructions and to perform other job‑related duties as requested or assigned, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

A reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position is $75,000-$85,000 per year. The wage range for this role considers a wide range of factors when making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational requirements.

PEKO Precision Products, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training.