Mechanical Product Design Engineer

Gables Search Group; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Gables Search Group is recruiting a Mechanical Product Design Engineer for a growing Cleveland-area manufacturer specializing in defense, medical, and electromechanical products.

You will own designs from concept to production, create 3D CAD models and production drawings in SolidWorks, manage BOMs and engineering changes, and collaborate with electrical engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to improve manufacturability and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Hands-on mechanical design experience with manufactured products.
• Proficient in SolidWorks and 3D CAD capabilities.
• Experience with electromechanical assemblies, connectors, or cable assemblies.
• Working knowledge of drawings, BOMs, ECRs, machining, and injection molding.
• Familiarity with product testing, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Experience in regulated environments such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, FDA, defense or aerospace is valued.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify mechanical components, assemblies, enclosures, cable-related products, fixtures, and tooling.
• Develop 3D CAD models and detailed production drawings using SolidWorks.
• Create and maintain BOMs, engineering change documentation, work instructions, and manufacturing specifications.
• Evaluate materials and manufacturing methods including machining, injection molding, and assembly processes.
• Troubleshoot product and manufacturing issues through engineering analysis and hands-on testing.
• Support prototype builds, qualification testing, validation, and product improvements.
• Partner with manufacturing and quality teams to improve manufacturability, reliability, and repeatability.
• Provide technical input for customer requirements, new-product quotations, and design changes.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

Engineering analysis

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

We are recruiting a Mechanical Product Design Engineer for a growing manufacturer developing specialized mechanical and electromechanical products used in demanding defense, military, and medical applications.
This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys owning designs from concept through production while working closely with electrical engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customers.

What You’ll Do

• Design and modify mechanical components, assemblies, enclosures, cable-related products, fixtures, and tooling
• Develop 3D CAD models and detailed production drawings using SolidWorks
• Create and maintain BOMs, engineering change documentation, work instructions, and manufacturing specifications
• Evaluate materials and manufacturing methods including machining, injection molding, and assembly processes
• Troubleshoot product and manufacturing issues through engineering analysis and hands-on testing
• Support prototype builds, qualification testing, validation, and product improvements
• Partner with manufacturing and quality teams to improve manufacturability, reliability, and repeatability
• Provide technical input for customer requirements, new-product quotations, and design changes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Hands-on mechanical design experience involving manufactured products
• Strong SolidWorks and 3D CAD capabilities
• Experience with electromechanical assemblies, electronic products, connectors, or cable assemblies
• Working knowledge of mechanical drawings, BOMs, ECRs, machining, and injection molding
• Familiarity with product testing, validation, and engineering troubleshooting
• Experience working within ISO 9001, ISO 13485, FDA, defense, aerospace, or other regulated quality environments is highly valued