Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - SolidWorks & DFM

EMIT Technologies, Inc.; Nebraska; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EMIT Technologies, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Mechanical Design Engineer to develop accurate, manufacturable designs in SolidWorks and support production with close collaboration across engineering, quality, and operations.

You will deliver models, drawings, and documentation that meet customer requirements and production constraints. You will work with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Project Management to ensure designs are cost-effective and manufacturable, participate in design

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Strong proficiency with SolidWorks and best practices in mechanical design.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and design-for-manufacturability.
• Experience collaborating with production, quality, supply chain, and project teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and focused on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain mechanical designs, including SolidWorks models, drawings, and related documentation
• Ensure designs meet performance, quality, safety, and manufacturability standards prior to release to production
• Apply and follow established CAD standards, part libraries, revision control practices, and documentation requirements
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and aligned with manufacturing capabilities
• Support Project Managers by providing design input, technical feedback, and timeline estimates throughout the project lifecycle
• Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback to improve design quality and consistency
• Work with internal sales teams or customers, when needed, to clarify requirements and design intent
• Identify and resolve design issues, including tolerance, fit, and manufacturability concerns
• Contribute to the improvement of design workflows, checklists, and design-for-manufacturability standards
• Drive continuous improvement by suggesting enhancements to design processes, tools, and documentation practices
• Explore and apply new SolidWorks features, tools, or design methods to improve efficiency and quality
• Support new and existing product development efforts with innovative mechanical design solutions

Skills

Detail-oriented

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

EMIT Technologies, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Mechanical Design Engineer to develop accurate, manufacturable designs in SolidWorks and support production with close collaboration across engineering, quality, and operations.

You will deliver models, drawings, and documentation that meet customer requirements and production constraints. You will work with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Project Management to ensure designs are cost-effective and manufacturable, participate in design