Mechanical Engineer

Cindavi; Toledo (OH); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cindavi in Toledo, OH is seeking a Mechanical Applications & Costing Engineer to take customer ideas from sketch to practical, costed machinery. You will design concepts in SolidWorks, specify materials and components, and develop early cost estimates in collaboration with clients.

This hybrid role combines on-site work in Toledo with some travel to customer sites. You will interact directly with customers, translate requirements into complete machine concepts, and help ensure projects are

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 2 years of mechanical engineering experience (2–5 years is ideal).
• Hands-on proficiency with SolidWorks for mechanical design and machine concepts.
• Ability to conceptualize and design complete machines or mechanical systems, not just components.
• Interest in project costing, equipment estimating, and evaluating financial feasibility of solutions.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to travel to customer facilities and interact directly with customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical concepts and preliminary designs for custom machinery based on customer needs.
• Use SolidWorks to create machine layouts, mechanical designs, and documentation.
• Evaluate equipment requirements, materials, and costs to develop accurate project estimates.
• Communicate with customers to clarify requirements and discuss proposed solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to refine concepts and develop cost-effective solutions.

Skills

Customer interaction

Cost estimation

Mechanical design

Technical communication

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Can you look at a customer's problem and picture the machine that would solve it?

We're looking for a Mechanical Applications & Costing Engineer who can take an idea from the first sketch to a practical, costed solution. If you enjoy designing machinery, working directly with customers, and figuring out how to make a concept both functional and financially feasible, this is an opportunity to put those skills to work.

Job Summary

We're hiring a Mechanical Applications & Costing Engineer to support the development of custom machinery and automation solutions through mechanical design, applications engineering, and project costing.

You'll work closely with customers to understand their requirements, develop equipment concepts using SolidWorks, and help determine the materials, components, and costs needed to bring those solutions to life.

This is a hybrid position based in Toledo, OH, with approximately four days onsite per week and some scheduling flexibility. Customer-site visits and travel are part of the role.

What You'll Do

• Develop mechanical concepts and preliminary designs for custom machinery and industrial equipment based on customer needs.
• Use SolidWorks to create machine layouts, mechanical designs, and supporting technical documentation.
• Evaluate equipment requirements, components, materials, and manufacturing considerations to develop accurate project cost estimates.
• Communicate directly with customers to clarify technical requirements, discuss proposed solutions, and support equipment applications.
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to refine machine concepts, address design challenges, and develop practical, cost-effective solutions.

What You'll Bring

• An associate's or bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 2 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience, ideally 2–5 years.
• Hands-on proficiency with SolidWorks for mechanical design and machine concepts.
• Ability to conceptualize and design complete machines or mechanical systems, not just individual components.
• Interest in project costing, equipment estimating, and evaluating the financial feasibility of engineering solutions.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to interact directly with customers and travel to their facilities.
• Practical problem-solving skills and the ability to translate customer requirements into workable mechanical designs.

Experience in industrial machinery, manufacturing, automation, or automotive-related equipment is valuable, particularly when it involves complete machines or integrated mechanical systems.

We offer a base salary of $75,000–$90,000, depending on qualifications and experience, along with a hybrid work arrangement that offers some scheduling flexibility. You'll have the opportunity to work on diverse machinery concepts, develop both technical and commercial engineering skills, and collaborate directly with customers on practical industrial solutions.

If you enjoy the challenge of designing machinery and determining what it takes to make an idea work, we'd love to hear from you.