Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Ahaus Tool & Engineering; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible start times

Paid time off

Employee recognition

Company outings

Job summary

Ahaus Tool & Engineering, Inc. is seeking a senior level Mechanical Design Engineer to create concepts, designs, details, and simulations for automated equipment, tooling, dies, molds, and fixtures.

The role requires strong SolidWorks CAD skills, experience with ERP systems, and the ability to lead design teams. We offer a family‑oriented culture with long-tenured staff, flexible start times, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology and supporting experience.
• Vocational education and supporting experience.
• Completion of apprenticeship in engineering and manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Create concepts and detailed designs for special automated equipment, tooling, dies, molds, and fixtures.
• Perform simulations, FEA & animations to validate designs.
• Engage in design confirmation activities and coordinate with project stakeholders.
• Lead designer on projects, coordinating multiple designers and driving continuous improvement.
• Modify designs to improve performance and select purchased components for integration.
• Create technical documentation for equipment operation and user manuals.

Skills

SolidWorks CAD

GD & T techniques

Ergonomics & safety

Manufacturing techniques

Project coordination

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Vocational education

Apprenticeship in engineering and manufacturing

Hands-on manufacturing experience

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Description

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work at a place where company culture is really important? Well, at Ahaus, it’s the lens through which we view everything we do. On top of great wages and benefits, we offer a supportive, family‑first work environment that you won’t find anywhere else. Our average tenure is over 10+ years, with some team members boasting 45+ years on our team, much in part to our leaders that are humble, transparent, and kind and the culture we’ve built.

Ahaus is well known for flexible start times Monday through Friday, first shift, generous paid time off, paid holidays, employee recognition and incentives, volunteer and outreach events, employee breakfasts and barbeques, pitch‑ins, company outings, shared hobbies, and many other perks. It’s precisely why Ahaus enjoys a reputation as a place people want to be.

Our people love their hobbies; from building cars, tractors, firearms, and robots to marksmanship and trap shooting, axe throwing, winemaking, cycling, restoring old furniture, music, and the arts. We have a team of diversely talented, skilled tradespeople, and we are looking for a few more. If this is intriguing to you, read on!

We’re looking for a senior level Mechanical Design Engineer who could create concepts, designs, details, and engineering simulations for special automated equipment, tooling, dies, molds, and fixtures.

Essential Functions

• Powered prime movers
• Conveyors & material handling
• Transmission components
• Bearings and related components
• Sensors

Specific Areas Preferred

• Synchronous automation
• Non‑Synchronous automation
• Manual and lean equipment
• Hydraulic & manual workholding fixtures
• Milling, turning & gaging workholding fixtures
• Heat exchanger core assembly equipment
• Crimping equipment & dies
• Molds & corrugation equipment
• Gages
• Multi‑station systems
• Functional test equipment
• Standalone equipment

Utilize Engineering Acumen In The Following Disciplines

• GD & T techniques
• SolidWorks CAD
• Engineering techniques including safety & ergonomics
• Manufacturing techniques
• Controls engineering techniques
• Design innovation using creativity
• Study requirements and confer with project stakeholders to satisfy design‑related challenges, including dimensional, service, manufacturing, and cost and schedule issues.
• Create design concepts utilizing preliminary sketches & layouts.
• Create detail drawings using CAD software (SolidWorks & DraftSight).
• Engage in design confirmation activities, including simulations, FEA & animations.
• Modify designs to improve performance.
• Select purchased components to incorporate into designs.
• Create technical documentation for equipment operation designed for instruction manuals as required.
• Redline & revise drawings.
• Create sequence of events and powered elements charts.
• Engage in debug and development activities.
• Work within quality system parameters as required.
• Communicate with team members and managers to receive instructions and coordinate activities.
• Utilize ERP system (Epicor).
• Engage in assisting junior or mid‑level designers in their development of engineering skills while partnering on projects.
• Assume a lead designer role on projects, coordinating and leading multiple designers simultaneously.
• Engage in continuous improvement activities.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology and supporting experience
• Vocational education and supporting experience
• Completion of apprenticeship in engineering and manufacturing environment
• Hands‑on experience in manufacturing

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment
• Typical manufacturing environment
• Occasional work‑related travel required

Ahaus Tool & Engineering, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.