Mechanical Engineer

Orion Talent; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Talent in Lynchburg, VA is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a manufacturing team focused on custom automation and conveyor systems. You will design new mechanical systems, develop detailed 3D CAD drawings, and collaborate with fabrication, welding, and production teams to bring concepts from design to production.

Ideal candidates have a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and 2–8 years of design experience, with proficiency in Inventor, AutoCAD, Vault, and related

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 2–8 years of mechanical design or machine design experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Inventor, Vault, or similar 3D CAD software.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering standards.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new mechanical systems and improve existing equipment.
• Create detailed manufacturing drawings using 3D CAD software (Inventor, AutoCAD, Vault, or similar).
• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and engineering documentation.
• Develop Bills of Materials (BOMs), pick lists, and production documentation.
• Collaborate with fabrication, welding, assembly, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide engineering support throughout the build and installation process.

Skills

Mechanical design

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Vault

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join an innovative manufacturing team specializing in custom automation and conveyor system solutions. If you have a passion for machine design, product development, and bringing concepts from design to production, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Do:

• Design and develop new mechanical systems and improve existing equipment
• Create detailed manufacturing drawings using 3D CAD software (Inventor, AutoCAD, Vault, or similar)
• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and engineering documentation
• Develop Bills of Materials (BOMs), pick lists, and production documentation
• Collaborate with fabrication, welding, assembly, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful project execution
• Provide engineering support throughout the build and installation process

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• 2–8 years of mechanical design or machine design experience
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Inventor, Vault, or similar 3D CAD software
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering standards
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to interpret electrical and mechanical schematics
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, growing manufacturer where you'll play a key role in designing innovative automated equipment from concept through production while working alongside an experienced engineering team.