Mechanical Engineer II

Socket.dev; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside MFG in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Mechanical Engineer II to support design, testing, and documentation of mechanical systems for our products and manufacturing operations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet specifications and quality standards, growing in independence under senior staff guidance.

The role emphasizes design development, prototyping, and testing on the factory floor, with occasional travel for supplier visits and program reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of mechanical design experience.
• U.S. Person required for ITAR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support design, prototyping, and testing of mechanical devices, components, or systems.
• Collaborate with departments during product specification, design, and production launches.
• Prepare and process Engineering Change Requests under senior guidance.
• Track project timelines and ensure deliverables meet specs.
• Provide technical support to stakeholders and coordinate with suppliers.
• Contribute to design reviews and drive continuous improvement.

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

3D printers

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Mechanical Engineer II works under the direction of the Director of Engineering to support the design, testing, and documentation of mechanical components and systems for Riverside MFG's products and manufacturing operations. This role partners with cross-functional teams to help deliver solutions that meet technical specifications and quality standards, working with growing independence under the guidance of senior engineering staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Design & Development

• Support the design, prototyping, and testing of mechanical devices, components, or systems
• Collaborate with other departments during product specification, design, and production launch activities
• Prepare and process Engineering Change Requests under the guidance of senior engineers

Project & Stakeholder Support

• Assist in tracking project timelines and help ensure deliverables meet technical specifications
• Provide technical support to internal stakeholders and coordinate with external suppliers as directed
• Contribute to design reviews and support continuous improvement initiatives

  QUALIFICATIONS

  Required

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
  • 2+ years of experience in a mechanical design engineering role
  • Must be US Person per ITAR compliance

  Preferred

  • Some exposure to design project management
  • Experience with 3D solid modeling software, Autodesk Inventor preferred
  • Exposure to 3D printers for design validation and prototyping
  • Exposure to production fixtures and automation

  CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Strong team player with a positive demeanor; comfortable working across multiple functional areas
  • Detail oriented with strong organizational and follow-through skills
  • Problem-solving skills with the ability to apply proven solutions
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements and requests in a fast-moving environment
  • Quick to speak up and communicate when issues are discovered

  WORK ENVIRONMENT

  This role is based primarily in an office and shop-floor environment, with regular time spent on the production floor supporting design validation, prototyping, and testing. Occasional domestic travel may be required to support supplier visits or program reviews.

  This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties. Riverside MFG reserves the right to revise responsibilities as business needs evolve.