Mechanical Project Engineer

MARSHALLTOWN; Walnut Ridge (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Dental insurance

Health plans with employer HSA

Job summary

MARSHALLTOWN is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer at our Walnut Ridge, AR facility to develop and implement efficient manufacturing processes in alignment with product specifications. The role requires hands-on mechanical experience, strong curiosity, and a collaborative mindset to improve production methods and yields.

You will evaluate manufacturing projects, design components and equipment, and generate CAD models and drawings to support fabrication and assembly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5 years of progressive manufacturing/mechanical engineering experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; team orientation.

Responsibilities

• Performs research, design, and development of manufacturing processes and product designs.
• Evaluates business cases for new manufacturing processes, presents recommendations to upper management.
• Creates new designs to solve difficult manufacturing problems.
• Designs or sources production equipment, robotic systems and automation equipment.
• Prepares detailed CAD models and drawings to facilitate fabrication.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Mechanical design

CAD

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Walnut Ridge AR - Walnut Ridge, AR 72476

For over 130 years, MARSHALLTOWN has made reliable, industry-leading construction tools and equipment for various industries: masonry, drywall, concrete, asphalt, tile, flooring, painting, archaeology, and more. MARSHALLTOWN aims to constantly innovate the construction tool and equipment industry, looking for new ways to help finish jobs faster, better, and with more ease. Our tools can be found in major hardware retailers in the United States and around the world.

MARSHALLTOWN Hammer, previously Vaughan & Bushnell Manufacturing, is a subsidiary of MARSHALLTOWN Company acquired in May of 2024.

The Mechanical Project Engineer will develop and implement optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. High energy, a strong sense of curiosity and hands‑on mechanical experience is required.

Specific Responsibilities

• Performs research, design, and development of manufacturing processes and product designs.
• Evaluates business cases for new manufacturing processes, presents recommendations to upper management.
• Creates new designs to solve difficult manufacturing problems.
• Designs or sources production equipment, robotic systems and automation equipment.
• Prepares detailed CAD models and drawings to facilitate fabrication.

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressive manufacturing/mechanical engineering experience in a manufactured products environment.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and decision-making skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience designing machines and machine components including but not limited to shafts, bearings, motors, frames, fixturing, etc.
• Prior experience with manufacturing equipment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; team orientation.

MARSHALLTOWN offers comprehensive total rewards packages to include competitive wages, matching 401k retirement plans, dental, Traditional and High Deductible Health Plans with employer HSA contributions, immediate vacation eligibility, just to name a few!

MARSHALLTOWN is proud to provide equal employment opportunity to individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, protected disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.