Senior Mechanical Engineer - Machinery Design & Prototyping

Goodwin Recruiting; Agawam (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III for an established machinery manufacturer in Massachusetts. You will design, develop, document, and support custom machine systems and accessories, collaborating with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.

Responsibilities include SolidWorks layouts, BOMs, drawings, prototype testing, and cross-functional coordination; travel up to 10% to sites. Qualifications include 5-8+ years in mechanical design, automation experience, and BS

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of experience in mechanical design engineering.
• Experience designing industrial machinery, machine tool accessories, automation equipment, or related mechanical systems.
• Strong understanding of machine design principles, mechanical components, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks 3D CAD software, including assembly modeling and detailed drawing creation.
• Experience creating accurate and efficient manufacturing drawings for fabricated and machined components.
• Experience developing and managing bills of materials (BOMs).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a cross-functional team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain mechanical equipment layouts, assembly drawings, BOMs, and detailed manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.
• Design mechanical components, assemblies, and mechanisms for machine systems and related equipment.
• Create and maintain accurate engineering documentation, including construction drawings, operating manuals, and technical documentation.
• Generate and manage BOMs and enter component data into the company's ERP system.
• Source components and work directly with vendors, suppliers, and fabricators to support design and procurement activities.
• Coordinate purchasing, fabrication, and build activities with internal departments and external suppliers.
• Assemble, test, and evaluate prototypes to verify functionality, performance, and manufacturability.
• Troubleshoot design, assembly, and field-related issues, providing technical support as needed.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and sales teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to machine design, product performance, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Travel occasionally (approximately 10%) to customer sites, suppliers, or company locations as required.

Skills

SolidWorks

BOM management

ERP experience

Manufacturing processes

Team collaboration

Documentation

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP software

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III for an established machinery manufacturer in Massachusetts. You will design, develop, document, and support custom machine systems and accessories, collaborating with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.

Responsibilities include SolidWorks layouts, BOMs, drawings, prototype testing, and cross-functional coordination; travel up to 10% to sites. Qualifications include 5-8+ years in mechanical design, automation experience, and BS