Mechanical Engineer

The QTI Group; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The QTI Group is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to design, test, and improve rotating electrical connectors and motion control components used in industrial automation. You will partner with manufacturing, machine shops, and cross-functional teams to bring products from concept through production.

Responsibilities include CAD modeling in SolidWorks, prototyping, testing, and supporting manufacturing and qualification processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 4–5+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Advanced SolidWorks CAD proficiency.
• Experience with complex assemblies, tight tolerances, and GD&T fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes and prototyping.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop rotary electrical connectors and rotating assemblies.
• Create SolidWorks CAD models, drawings, and work instructions.
• Build, test, and troubleshoot mechanical prototypes.
• Support manufacturing, first‑article qualification, and production.
• Manage multiple engineering projects and schedules.
• Collaborate with vendors and machine shops to improve manufacturability.
• Drive product performance, reliability, and cost improvements.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Prototyping

DFM

GD&T fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

We’re seeking a hands‑on Mechanical Engineer to design, test, and improve rotating electrical connectors and motion control components used in industrial automation applications. This role partners with manufacturing, machine shops, and cross‑functional engineering teams to bring products from concept through production.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop custom rotary electrical connectors and rotating mechanical assemblies
• Create SolidWorks 2D and 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, and work instructions
• Build, test, and troubleshoot mechanical prototypes
• Support manufacturing, assembly, first‑article qualification, and production
• Manage multiple engineering projects and customer‑driven timelines
• Collaborate with vendors and machine shops to improve design for manufacturability (DFM)
• Drive improvements in product performance, reliability, and cost

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
• 4–5+ years of mechanical engineering experience
• Advanced SolidWorks CAD proficiency
• Experience with complex assemblies, tight tolerances, and GD&T fundamentals
• Hands‑on experience with manufacturing processes and prototyping

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with rotary seals, bearings, O‑rings, and rotating equipment
• Knowledge of materials selection and qualification
• Basic electrical engineering principles
• Experience with machining, product testing, or validation (HALT)
• Familiarity with industrial standards (ISO, CE, UL, IEC)
• Exposure to Arduino, Python, or automation‑related programming