Mechanical Engineer

SBG Defense; East Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

HRA (Health Reimbursement Arrangement)

Life insurance

Career growth opportunities

Team in a specialized manufacturing环境

Job summary

Standard Bent Glass is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer in East Butler, PA to design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for manufacturing environments.

The role emphasizes sheet metal fabrication, welded assemblies, and close collaboration with fabrication, welding and production teams to implement market-ready designs on the plant floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 2+ years of mechanical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with sheet metal design and fabrication.
• Understanding of weldments and welding specifications.
• Proficiency with 3D modeling software and drafting tools.
• Strong understanding of tolerances, materials, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Create and maintain detailed engineering drawings including weld symbols and material specs.
• Develop manufacturable designs focusing on sheet metal and welded fabrication.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, fabrication, welding and production teams.
• Reverse engineer existing parts and assemblies using measurements and field data.
• Select materials, hardware, and fabrication methods.
• Support prototype development, testing, troubleshooting, and production implementation.
• Review and resolve manufacturing issues involving fit, tolerances, welding, and assembly.
• Collaborate with suppliers and fabricators on manufacturability and production requirements.
• Develop engineering documentation such as bills of materials and routings.
• Participate in design reviews and continuous improvements.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D modeling

GD&T

Welding knowledge

Fabrication

Engineering drawings

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAM software

G-Code

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

Standard Bent Glass | East Butler, PA
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt

Join the Standard Bent Glass Team

Standard Bent Glass is looking for a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering team in East Butler, PA.

This position focuses on designing and developing mechanical components and assemblies, with an emphasis on sheet metal fabrication, welded assemblies, and manufacturing processes. The Mechanical Engineer will work closely with Engineering, Fabrication, Welding, and Production to develop practical, cost-effective designs that meet customer requirements and can be successfully implemented on the manufacturing floor.

This is a hands-on engineering position. We’re looking for someone who understands how things are built and is comfortable moving between CAD design, engineering drawings, and the manufacturing floor to troubleshoot problems and improve designs.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Create and maintain detailed engineering drawings, including dimensions, tolerances, weld symbols, and material specifications.
• Develop designs with a focus on manufacturability and assembly, particularly sheet metal and welded fabrication.
• Work closely with manufacturing, fabrication, welding, and production teams to develop practical, cost-effective designs.
• Reverse engineer existing parts and assemblies using physical components, measurements, and field information.
• Select appropriate materials, hardware, manufacturing processes, and fabrication methods.
• Support prototype development, testing, troubleshooting, and production implementation.
• Review and resolve manufacturing issues involving fit, function, tolerances, welding, and assembly.
• Collaborate with suppliers and fabricators on manufacturability and production requirements.
• Develop engineering documentation, including bills of materials, work instructions, routings, and other technical documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure designs meet applicable quality, safety, performance, and customer requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 2 years of mechanical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with sheet metal design and fabrication.
• Understanding of weldments and welding specifications.
• Proficiency with 3D modeling software and mechanical design and drafting tools.
• Strong understanding of tolerances, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret and create detailed engineering drawings.
• Practical understanding of fabrication processes, including laser cutting, punching, bending, machining, and welding.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively with manufacturing and production personnel.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Systems Experience

• Experience with SolidWorks preferred.
• Experience with reverse engineering components and assemblies preferred.
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stack-ups preferred.
• Experience with CAM software and G-Code troubleshooting is a plus.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems preferred.

What Standard Bent Glass Offers

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).
• Company-paid basic life insurance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• The opportunity to work with an experienced team in a specialized manufacturing environment.

Why Standard Bent Glass?

Standard Bent Glass specializes in custom glass solutions for commercial and defense applications.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to take designs from concept through production, collaborate directly with manufacturing teams, and develop practical solutions to real-world engineering challenges.

If you’re a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving problems, improving designs, and seeing your work come to life on the manufacturing floor , we’d like to hear from you.

Standard Bent Glass is an equal opportunity employer.