Mechanical Engineer

Addison Group; Irwin (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 79,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellness Rewards

401K

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for our East Pittsburgh, PA-based client to design custom capital equipment, precision tooling, and fixtures used in advanced manufacturing. You’ll take designs from concept through fabrication, assembly, startup, and troubleshooting, collaborating with project management, purchasing, manufacturing, and global engineering teams.

This hands-on role blends 3D design, 2D drafting, problem-solving, and cross‑functional collaboration to improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of 3D modeling experience using SolidWorks and Pro/ENGINEER.
• 3-5 years of 2D drafting experience using SolidWorks, Pro/ENGINEER, and AutoCAD.
• Hands‑on experience designing or assembling fixtures is preferred.
• Experience with fabrication processes. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with SAP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and draft customer‑specific capital equipment using SolidWorks and Pro/ENGINEER.
• Develop mechanical designs, assemblies, components, and detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Design custom tooling and fixtures for a variety of advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Create and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and engineering documentation.
• Maintain change logs and issue tracking throughout the equipment build process.
• Follow established engineering change processes to identify and resolve design issues.
• Support equipment startup, commissioning, debugging, and troubleshooting throughout the build process.
• Adapt and convert standard machine designs to meet specific customer and project requirements.
• Partner with purchasing and suppliers to ensure designs can be manufactured efficiently and cost‑effectively.
• Provide technical guidance and clarification to vendors and internal teams.
• Work with Project Management to ensure customer requirements and expectations are incorporated into tooling and equipment designs.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams on projects that improve machine design, fabrication, and standardization.
• Help evaluate product families and establish standardized component lists to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Support aftermarket teams with technical assistance related to customer equipment, parts, and onsite machine issues.
• Safeguard proprietary engineering information and maintain accurate, controlled design data.
• Contribute to other engineering initiatives and projects as business needs evolve.

Skills

3D modeling

2D drafting

Fixture design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Pro/ENGINEER

AutoCAD

SAP

Job description

Role:

Mechanical Engineer

Location:

East Pittsburgh, PA

Pay:

$79,000 - $83,000 / year

Benefits:

This role is eligible for medical, dental, vision, HSA, life, and short/long term disability insurance, Wellness Rewards and 401K.

The Opportunity

Our Global Manufacturing Client has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join an innovative engineering team designing custom capital equipment, precision tooling, and fixtures used in advanced manufacturing applications. You’ll have the chance to take designs from concept through fabrication, assembly, startup, and troubleshooting—working closely with project management, purchasing, manufacturing, and global engineering teams along the way.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of 3D design, 2D drafting, problem-solving, hands‑on machine support, and cross‑functional collaboration. Your work will have a direct impact on the performance, reliability, and manufacturability of sophisticated equipment delivered to customers around the world.

What You’ll Do

• Design and draft customer‑specific capital equipment using SolidWorks and Pro/ENGINEER.
• Develop mechanical designs, assemblies, components, and detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Design custom tooling and fixtures for a variety of advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Create and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and engineering documentation.
• Maintain change logs and issue tracking throughout the equipment build process.
• Follow established engineering change processes to identify and resolve design issues.
• Support equipment startup, commissioning, debugging, and troubleshooting throughout the build process.
• Adapt and convert standard machine designs to meet specific customer and project requirements.
• Partner with purchasing and suppliers to ensure designs can be manufactured efficiently and cost‑effectively.
• Provide technical guidance and clarification to vendors and internal teams.
• Work with Project Management to ensure customer requirements and expectations are incorporated into tooling and equipment designs.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams on projects that improve machine design, fabrication, and standardization.
• Help evaluate product families and establish standardized component lists to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Support aftermarket teams with technical assistance related to customer equipment, parts, and onsite machine issues.
• Safeguard proprietary engineering information and maintain accurate, controlled design data.
• Contribute to other engineering initiatives and projects as business needs evolve.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of 3D modeling experience using SolidWorks and Pro/ENGINEER.
• 3-5 years of 2D drafting experience using SolidWorks, Pro/ENGINEER, and AutoCAD.
• Hands‑on experience designing or assembling fixtures is preferred.
• Experience with fabrication processes. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with SAP is a plus.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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