Mechanical Engineer

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead the development of mechanical and electro-mechanical products, driving design analysis, validation planning, and cross-functional collaboration throughout the product lifecycle.

This role partners with supply chain, manufacturing engineering, sales, and quality to ensure robust designs, proper validation, and manufacturability, while mentoring junior engineers and supporting cost and schedule estimates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in 3D design software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Experience with injection molding and die casting.
• Knowledge of GD&T standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented in fast paced environments.
• Experience with seal design.
• Familiarity with CSA Class I, Division 2 and UL standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Technical Lead for new product development of mechanical and electro-mechanical products.
• Lead design analysis (FEA, CFD), design reviews, DFMEAs, PFMEAs, and DFM reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including supply chain, manufacturing, sales, and quality.
• Interact externally with customers and suppliers on technical topics.
• Work with Program Management to estimate product cost and development timelines.
• Develop and write design validation test specifications with testing teams.
• Mentor and train junior engineers and drafters.

Skills

SolidWorks

FEA

CFD

Tolerance analysis

GD&T

Injection molding

Die casting

Seal design

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

Description

The Mechanical Engineer leads the development of mechanical and electro-mechanical products by driving design analysis, validation planning, and cross-functional collaboration throughout the product development lifecycle. This role serves as the product expert, working closely with supply chain, manufacturing engineering, sales, quality, customers, and suppliers to ensure robust designs, proper validation, and manufacturability. The position also contributes to organizational strength by mentoring junior engineers, supporting cost and schedule estimates, and elevating engineering consistency and technical capability.

Key Job Elements

• Responsible for serving as the Technical Lead for new product development of mechanical and electro-mechanical products, including driving and supporting the team through a phase-gate product development process.
• Lead design analysis (FEA, CFD), design reviews, DFMEAs, PFMEAs, and DFM reviews.
• Function as the product expert, collaborating closely with internal cross-functional teams including supply chain, manufacturing engineering, sales, and quality to develop new products and support existing products.
• Interact externally with customers and suppliers on technical topics.
• Work closely with Program Management to estimate product cost and development timelines.
• Develop and write design validation test specifications, working closely with testing teams to ensure products are properly validated.
• Mentor and train junior engineers and drafters to help develop a strong, consistent engineering organization.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Proficiency in 3D mechanical design software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Proficiency in one or more engineering analysis tools (FEA, CFD, tolerance stack analysis).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to understand and apply GD&T standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
• Experience with injection molding and die casting processes and design practices.
• Experience with seal design.
• Knowledge of CSA Class I, Division 2 and UL standards preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.