Mechanical Engineer III

Beltways Inc.; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Beltways Inc. in Hebron Estates is looking for a Mechanical Designer to lead the entire lifecycle of mechanical design, from concept to launch. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of industry experience, a strong knowledge of DFM and CAD, along with exceptional leadership skills.

The role involves building high-performance teams, managing subsystem specifications, and ensuring quality across engineering processes.

Competitive pay, stock options, and comprehensive benefits are part of the compensation package.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in commercializing new products.
• Expertise in high-volume production, DFM, and GD&T.
• Ability to lift 35 pounds and stand for 8-10 hours.

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of mechanical design from concept to launch.
• Lead cost reduction and DFM for scalable production.
• Ensure documentation quality and process discipline.
• Champion a high-performance team culture.

Skills

Mechanical design

DFM expertise

5-10 years experience in robotics and automation

CAD proficiency (Siemens NX preferred)

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, Systems, Mechatronics, Engineering

Tools

NX CAD

FEA software

PDM systems

Job description

• Organized - Demonstrate your thoughtful approach to file management, time management, and task prioritization
• Excellent communicator - You are able to communicate to articulate your thoughts clearly to various stakeholders
• Proactive initiator - You're able to identify issues and take initiative to fix them. You contribute beyond what’s in your job description.
• Entrepreneurial spirited - You believe in the mission. You're comfortable wearing many hats and navigating ambiguous situations; you're resourceful and have a high tolerance for risk and failure.
• Curious - You take initiative to answer your own questions by researching, testing, and iterating, and bring clear recommendations to the team.
• Creative - You know the first principles, you have plenty of experience. If necessary, you are able to search and find solutions out of the box.
• Hardworking - You hold a high bar for craft and reliability. You plan ahead, follow through, and value high quality outcomes and do what it takes to deliver.
• Process-driven leader - You can build a high-trust, high-performance, collaborative, curious engineering team with shared ownership
• Visionary - You’re in it for the long run. You appreciate Beltways technology and its huge potential beyond airports as the future short-distance transportation vehicle, and you are invested in its long-term accomplishment.

What you’ll do

• Own the full lifecycle of mechanical design: concept, CAD, prototyping, testing, documentation, and launch
• Lead cost reduction and DFM for scalable production (sheet metal, casting, etc.)
• Create and manage subsystem specifications aligned with product/system requirements
• Use CAD tools, primarily NX, for mechanical design and analysis
• Participate in technical and cross-functional reviews with software and systems teams
• Ensure documentation quality, process discipline, and engineering rigor
• Troubleshoot and mentor hands-on, supporting teammates at all levels
• Learn and apply relevant codes and standards (especially ASME A17.1)
• Champion an inclusive, humble, and high-performance team culture
• Build and assemble the world’s fastest accelerators in our facility
• Run FEA to validate parts/assemblies under loads
• Produce manufacturing‑ready drawings from CAD
• Build and maintain a BOM for assemblies/subassemblies
• Create step‑by‑step assembly instructions
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, Systems, Mechatronics, Engineering or related major
• Reliable commute to the headquarters in Hebron, Kentucky
• Commercialization - 5–10 years of hands‑on experience, including commercializing new products
• High‑volume production - Expertise in DFM, FEA, and GD&T, delivering cost-effective, manufacturable systems that raise industry standards.
• CAD - Proficient in CAD (Siemens NX preferred), simulation, and PDM systems
• Industry knowledge - 5-10 years of experience in conveyance, robotics, industrial automation, automotive, or mobility systems preferred.
• Leadership - Equally comfortable leading strategy and executing detailed tasks
• Physical Requirements - Ability to lift 35 pounds, ability to stand 8-10 hours a day, occasionally required to climb, kneel, crouch in an office environment that may contain ambient noise and temperature fluctuations

Nice to have

• PE license - Currently hold a PE license or ability to obtain one
• 3D Print Prototyping - Rapidly prototyping and testing designs using 3D printing
• CAD Certification
• Mechanics License

Pay and Compensation

• Competitive pay
• Stock options
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Discounts
• Free drinks and snacks