Product Design Engineer — Mechanical Innovator (SolidWorks)

UNKNOWN; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Life Insurance

Job summary

Air Products Membrane Solutions in Missouri is seeking a Mechanical Engineer – Product Design & Development who thrives in a hands-on environment, translating ideas into real-world membrane technologies. You will collaborate with Product Development, Quality, Procurement, and Operations to understand requirements and drive designs from concept through commercialization.

The role emphasizes SolidWorks modeling, PDM documentation, and hands-on lab testing, with a focus on manufacturability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 1+ years of experience in product design, equipment design, or mechanical engineering utilizing SolidWorks.
• Experience creating CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings.
• Experience working in a laboratory or testing environment, including test setup, data collection, and interpretation of results.
• SolidWorks certifications and Design for Six Sigma experience are considered strong assets.
• Understanding of manufacturing, machining, fabrication, or product development processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across diverse cultures and organizational levels.
• Willingness to travel domestically as required.

Responsibilities

• Apply fundamental mechanical engineering principles to design innovative pressure containment vessels and related products.
• Understand machining and fabrication processes, including their capabilities and limitations, and incorporate manufacturability into designs.
• Utilize SolidWorks to create 3D models, assemblies, and engineering drawings that advance product designs from concept through commercialization.
• Maintain design documentation within SolidWorks PDM.
• Organize and maintain the mechanical testing laboratory while conducting tests to validate product performance and mechanical integrity.
• Document, analyze, and communicate test results through established reporting methods.
• Design casting molds and components that integrate with existing manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Collaborate closely with plant engineering and manufacturing teams to support seamless implementation of new products.
• Develop test plans and coordinate prototype manufacturing activities.
• Participate in hands-on laboratory testing, data collection, and troubleshooting activities.
• Work effectively with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations personnel to deliver practical and innovative solutions.
• Support a culture of safety by maintaining laboratory safety standards and best practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

Job description

Air Products Membrane Solutions in Missouri is seeking a Mechanical Engineer – Product Design & Development who thrives in a hands-on environment, translating ideas into real-world membrane technologies. You will collaborate with Product Development, Quality, Procurement, and Operations to understand requirements and drive designs from concept through commercialization.

The role emphasizes SolidWorks modeling, PDM documentation, and hands-on lab testing, with a focus on manufacturability and