Mechanical Engineer

MAZZELLA; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Teledoc

Job summary

MAZZELLA is hiring a mechanical engineer to design overhead lifting equipment using SolidWorks. You will size gears, motors, and structural members and prepare detailed fabrication drawings. Collaboration with shop, sales, and field teams is essential to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.

You should have a relevant 4-year degree or equivalent experience, strong math and Excel skills, and a proven track record with crane components and welded assemblies.

Qualifications

• SolidWorks design and detailing experience required.
• Knowledge of CMAA/ANSI/ASME guidelines is important.
• Experience with machined parts, weldments, and design tables is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Create crane fabrication and installation drawings per CMAA Class E up to overhead, gantry, and jib cranes.
• Size gearboxes/motors and select components per industry standards.
• Size bridge girders, runway beams, and columns per CMAA/ANSI/ASME.
• Coordinate with shop, sales, and field personnel to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

SolidWorks

Strength of materials

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

MathCAD

MS Excel

Job description

• Location 3350 State Rd 2685,Winston-Salem, NC, 27107,United States
• Job Category Engineering
• Industry Manufacturing
• Employee Type Non-Exempt FT
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Travel 10%
• Manage Others No

Description

Design and detail custom overhead lifting equipment, including components such as hoists, end trucks, bridge girders, and spreader bars. Responsibilities include sizing motors, shafts, beams, and columns while coordinating work with other engineering disciplines. Provide engineering support to sales, shop, and field personnel as needed. Prepare detailed fabrication, installation, and machining drawings using SolidWorks 3D design software.

Requirements

• Create crane fabrication and installation drawings in accordance with CMAA specifications up to Class E crane service using SolidWorks. Cranes will include overhead, gantry & jib cranes. Hoists will include custom built-up, pre-engineered & package hoist designs.
• Sizing and selecting gearboxes/motors for hoisting and driving equipment in accordance with industry standard and guidelines (CMAA, ANSI, ASME).
• Sizing bridge girders, runway beams and columns in accordance with industry standards and guidelines (CMAA, ANSI, ASME).
• Sizing of purchased part items including bearings, bushings, gear and barrel couplings, etc.
• Design and detail below-the-hook lifting devices in accordance with industry standards.
• Standardization of parts for implementation of package hoist product line to increase productivity and work flow.
• Prepare and compile Owner’s Manuals and submittal documents for military applications.
• Interface with personnel from shop, service, sales, installation, shipping, and purchasing to help ensure safe, accurate, and timely delivery of our product.
• Use MS Excel and/or MathCAD to develop standard design programs and calculations to make the engineering group more efficient.

Education

A high school diploma or GED is required; an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a focus in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Structural Engineering, or related discipline is required; in the absence of a degree, directly related job experience serving in an engineering role, where a number of years and proven knowledge may offset the degree requirement

Experience & Skills

• Solidworks design and detailing experience required
• Knowledge of strength of materials properties
• Previous experience on machined parts, design tables, parametric design, weldments is a plus
• Excellent organizational skills
• Comfortable in a team-based work environment
• Solid written and verbal communication skills (Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization)
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and planning skills
• Excellent math skills and overall PC literacy (Microsoft Office)
• Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, and disciplined with the ability to multi-task
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check, physical, drug screen and E-verify

Summary

Summary

At Mazzella, we're more than just a company – we're a family. With over 1,000 employees and 30 locations, we lead the industry with humility and dedication to our people. When you join us, you become part of a team-oriented environment where your well‑being and growth are our top priorities.

• Team-Oriented Environment:Experience the power of collaboration and support from colleagues who genuinely care about your success.
• Work-Life Balance:Enjoy a real balance between your professional and personal life, ensuring fulfillment both at work and at home.
• Growth and Development:Embark on a lifelong learning journey with tailored development opportunities and a clear career path.
• Humble, Hungry, Smart Culture:Embrace our core values of humility, hunger for excellence, and smart decision-making, creating a culture of respect and innovation.
• Market-Competitive Salaries:Receive compensation that recognizes your contributions and reflects our commitment to fair and competitive pay.
• Comprehensive Benefits:Access a wide range of benefits, including paid time off, affordable health insurance, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and disability insurance.
• Free Virtual Doctor Visits:Take advantage of our Teledoc service for virtual doctor visits with $0 copay, prioritizing your health and convenience.
• Tuition Reimbursement:Invest in your future with our tuition reimbursement program, supporting your continued education and personal growth.

At Mazzella, our core values drive everything we do:

• Be Safe– personal commitment to all stakeholder’s well‑being; purposeful control of risk
• Be a Lifelong Learner– routinely acquire new skills and capabilities that bring value
• Be Humble– lack excessive ego or concerns about status. Emphasize the Team over self
• Be Hungry– always looking for more, self‑motivated, and diligent. Do more than to just get by, committed
• Be Smart– common sense about people, good judgement, and intuition around their impact on group dynamics

Join us at Mazzella and experience the difference of working with a company that puts people first. Together, we'll achieve greatness and shape the future of our industry.