Mechanical Engineer — NPD & Sustaining Leader

180 Engineering; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

180 Engineering in Dayton, OH is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead sustaining engineering and new product development from concept through production. You will design mechanical components and systems, create CAD models with GD&T, support prototyping and testing, and transition designs into manufacturable hardware.

Collaborate with electrical, software, manufacturing, sales, suppliers, and customers to ensure performance, cost objectives, and design compatibility.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of mechanical engineering experience in product design and development.
• Experience supporting both sustaining engineering and new product development projects.
• Proficiency in CAD design and creation of detailed drawings with GD&T.
• Experience supporting prototyping, testing, and transition to production.
• Strong understanding of materials selection and design for manufacturability.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and resolve production or field issues.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems.
• Create detailed engineering drawings with proper tolerances and GD&T in compliance with industry standards.
• Review engineering analysis (stress, thermal, vibration).
• Support prototyping and testing of new designs, including fixture design and test plans.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure design compatibility and manufacturability.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for field or production issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts in product design, cost reduction, and quality.
• Prepare technical documentation including BOMs, specifications, and assembly instructions.
• Interface with vendors and suppliers on material selection, fabrication methods, and component sourcing.
• Select materials and coordinate with manufacturing on assembly methods.
• Provide support to internal and external customers in use/application of new/legacy product.
• Provide technical support to sales for quotes, customer service and special design/price requests.
• Test and evaluate designs and provide product specifications or test data as required, interpret test data so design meets specifications.
• Recommend new products and/or modifications and improve existing products.
• Interface with customers to clarify design objectives and communicate updates to sales.
• Adhere to release-to-production protocols.
• Stay current on latest technologies with continuing education.
• Read and understand the company safety policies.

Skills

CAD design

GD&T

Root cause analysis

Prototyping and testing

Design for manufacturability

Cross-functional collaboration

Materials selection

Job description

180 Engineering in Dayton, OH is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead sustaining engineering and new product development from concept through production. You will design mechanical components and systems, create CAD models with GD&T, support prototyping and testing, and transition designs into manufacturable hardware.

Collaborate with electrical, software, manufacturing, sales, suppliers, and customers to ensure performance, cost objectives, and design compatibility.