Jr. Mechanical Design Engineer

Job

Shift: Early morning/day shift. May work on‑site only with one remote day per week after training.

Location:

La Vista, Nebraska

Hourly Compensation: $55-68K + bonus. Salary commensurate with experience.

Work Location:

On‑Site Only (potential for remote one day per week)

Job Type: Direct Hire

Experience:

Must have one or more years’ stable work experience in a manufacturing environment. Will consider New Grads with a Mechanical Engineering 4‑year degree.

Industry: Manufacturing

Company Size: 100-500 million in annual revenue; thousands of employees.

• Mechanical Engineer with 4‑year degree, design reviews experience
• Bill of Materials (BOM) experience
• Working within large ERP systems
• Solid Works proficiency
• Early morning day shift required with flexibility of one remote day per week

Early career engineer opportunity supporting custom‑engineered solutions in industrial power transmission and automation systems. This role blends hands‑on design work with analysis and manufacturing support in a collaborative engineering environment. We are looking for a motivated early‑career mechanical engineer eager to contribute to product development from initial concepts to validated, customer‑specific solutions. You'll work closely with the engineering and product platforms team, providing detailed design input, modeling, testing support, and guidance on mechanical aspects while helping ensure compliance, risk mitigation, and smooth transitions to production.

• Develop and refine mechanical (and integrated electromechanical) designs for tailored applications, including 3D modeling, drafting, prototyping, and hands‑on assembly/testing.
• Perform simulations and analyses (stress, fatigue, durability) to validate designs before manufacturing or further testing.
• Manage engineering changes, material selections, manufacturing recommendations, and custom solution adaptations.
• Conduct risk evaluations, support corrective actions, perform design verification/validation, and assist with on‑site inspections or commissioning.
• Interpret applicable standards/codes (e.g., safety and regulatory requirements) and contribute to quality, EHS, and core value initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent). Highly preferred.
• Practical experience or strong coursework in mechanical system design, mathematical modeling/simulation, and validation processes.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (e.g., Solid Works), design reviews, BOM creation, and ERP systems (such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 or SAP or MAS
  9000 or Oracle).
• Ability to handle physical tasks like occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs), walking/standing in plant/test areas, and using PPE in prototype facilities.
• Reliable presence during core hours for AM – Day Shift; primarily on‑site in the plant AM‑early day work shift with potential for 1 remote day per week after training.

Competitive starting pay, full benefits (health, dental, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off/holidays, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement), and a drug‑free, equal opportunity workplace. Apply by sending your resume to the listed contact or via the company careers site. This is an ideal role for someone passionate about solving design challenges in a manufacturing‑supportive setting with growth potential.