Mechanical Engineering Associate

Meiden America Switchgear Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Meiden America Switchgear, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Associate to develop, review, and maintain mechanical design documentation for customer-specific orders.

You will produce P&D drawings, 3D models, and outlines, and support production by resolving design issues and managing BOMs. The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, strong CAD skills (SolidWorks/In Inventor), and ERP/BOM experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling using SolidWorks or Inventor.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and BOM management (SAP or similar).
• Understanding of mechanical design principles and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain mechanical outlines, P&D drawings, and 3D CAD models based on Customer Order Documents.
• Produce accurate mechanical vendor drawings for miscellaneous parts (brackets, panels, frames, etc.).
• Perform drawing reviews to ensure accuracy and proper revision control.
• Build and maintain BOMs using ERP software, ensuring correct part data and routing.
• Support production by solving design issues, issuing changes, and communicating solutions to all departments.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, procurement, and quality teams to maintain design integrity.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

SolidWorks / Inventor

BOM management

ERP familiarity

Mechanical design principles

Production support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Pay Type: Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k with match, Paid time off, and Holiday pay and various voluntary benefits.

The Mechanical Engineering Associate supports the Customer Order Engineering Group by developing, reviewing, and maintaining mechanical design documentation for customer‑specific orders. This role focuses on producing accurate mechanical outlines, P&D drawings, and 3D models, performing detailed drawing reviews, managing Bills of Material (BOMs), and providing hands‑on support to production teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain mechanical outlines, P&D drawings, and 3D CAD models based on Customer Order Documents.
• Produce accurate and timely mechanical vendor drawings for miscellaneous parts (brackets, panels, frames, etc.).
• Perform critical drawing reviews to ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper revision control.
• Build and maintain Bill of Material (BOM) using ERP software, ensuring correct part data and routing.
• Support production by solving minor design problems, issuing and resolving ECR (change requests), and communicating issues and solutions to other departments.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, procurement, and quality teams to maintain design integrity.

Position Requirements (knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform satisfactorily in the position):

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Drafting & Design, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and mechanical drafting (SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar).
• Familiarity with ERP systems and BOM management (SAP or other).
• Understanding of mechanical design principles and manufacturing processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Eagerness to learn
• Efficient organizer
• Motivated problem-solver
• Responsible team‑player

Physical Demands:

• Standing under 1/3 of time.
• Walking 1/3 of time.
• Sitting 1/3 of time.
• Talking 1/3 of time.
• Keyboarding under 1/3 of time.
• Close, distance, and color vision under 2/3 of time.
• Working outdoors under 1/3 of time.
• Reading and interpreting instructions over 2/3 of time.
• English and grammar usage skills over 2/3 of time.
• Repetitive motion under 1/3 of time.

Meiden America Switchgear, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, pregnancy or conditions related to pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.