Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Stone Enterprises; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Stone Enterprises in Omaha, NE seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to create precision equipment for the food processing sector. You will develop drawings and specifications, perform calculations, and ensure parts meet customer requirements using SolidWorks.

Lead complete design projects from concept through manufacturing, collaborate with machining and fabrication, and ensure compliance with food safety regulations while delivering high-quality, reliable equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience in equipment manufacturing.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including active listening.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with SolidWorks; data-entry skills.
• Adaptability to a fast-paced and evolving work environment.

Responsibilities

• Design a complete project, system, component, or piece of custom equipment from concept to manufacturing and assembly.
• Reverse engineer parts or develop replacement parts for existing or new equipment.
• Manage inventory and availability of purchased parts and raw materials.
• Research, design, evaluate, assemble, and test equipment to meet customer requirements.
• Coordinate and monitor design projects from concept to manufacturing completion.
• Create SolidWorks drawings, models, and assemblies for fabrication and production.
• Write technical manuals, parts lists, exploded views, and assembly directions.
• Present designs for review and sign-off with peers and Stone personnel.
• Collaborate with machining, fabrication, and assembly teams for troubleshooting and innovation.
• Evaluate equipment and processes for compliance with food safety regulations.

Skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Multi-project handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Omaha, NE

Industry: Manufacturing – Food Processing (aftermarket parts and equipment)

Company Type: Private Equity Portfolio Company

Stone Enterprises is a precision manufacturer of equipment and quality replacement parts for the food processing industry. The Company partners with food processors to deliver mission‑critical products and services that enhance reliability, productivity, and food safety. Founded in 2000, Stone Enterprises has built a strong reputation for quality, reliability, technical expertise, and customer service.

Role Overview

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for creating drawings and specifications and performing calculations to design precision equipment for the food processing industry. To be considered for this role, you must have experience in the manufacturing industry in addition to a solid understanding of metal fabrication & welding practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for designing a complete project, system, component, and/or individual piece of custom equipment from concept to manufacturing and assembly.
• Ability to reverse engineer machine parts or develop new machine parts as replacement parts for existing equipment and newly designed equipment.
• Manage inventory and availability of purchased parts and raw materials for assigned design projects.
• Research, design, evaluate, assemble, and test equipment and systems to ensure it meets customer requirements.
• Coordinate and monitor assigned design projects from concept to manufacturing completion assisting as needed to ensure projects meet delivery timelines.
• Design engineering utilizing SolidWorks to generate concept drawings, approval drawings, solid models, and a complete set of part and assembly drawings for fabrication and production.
• Responsible for writing technical manuals, creating parts lists, exploded views, assembly directions and renderings for marketing.
• Present design projects to peers or other Stone personnel for design review, to incorporate and discuss design specifications, and design sign off.
• Collaborate with machining, fabrication and assembly in troubleshooting and innovating for future projects.
• Evaluate equipment and manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience in an equipment manufacturing environment.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities, with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including strong listening skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects of all sizes simultaneously and work independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft programs, experience in SolidWorks and data‑entry skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast‑paced and evolving work environment.