Mechanical Design Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a detail-driven and collaborative Mechanical Design Drafter to help drive the design, documentation, and manufacturing success of our precision-engineered commutators and slip rings. In this role, you’ll serve as a vital link between customer needs and internal manufacturing capabilities, developing custom part designs, supporting production workflows, and leading continuous improvement efforts across the full product lifecycle.

This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced engineering environment ideal for professionals who enjoy low‑volume, high‑skill custom product work. You’ll collaborate with machinists, production leads, and quality engineers to ensure every component meets rigorous technical standards while remaining manufacturable and cost‑effective. Engineers who thrive at here bring a strong sense of craftsmanship, a passion for solving real‑world manufacturing challenges, and a collaborative mindset rooted in communication and mutual respect.

• 90k-120k
• M-F schedule

• Health, dental, and vision (almost entirely company paid for)
• 401 with matching
• Short and long term disability
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO

• Create detailed 2D part and assembly drawings using Smart Sketch or comparable 2D drafting tools.
• Translate customer‑supplied components, prints, or specifications into manufacturable drawings that align with internal practices.
• Develop fixture and tooling layouts and update drawings for slight part variations or new customer requirements.
• Ensure drawings accurately reflect manufacturable geometry, material callouts, and production needs.

• Assist Sales, Engineering, and Customer Service by reviewing customer parts and identifying manufacturability considerations.
• Provide technical input during quoting or early design discussions to help determine feasibility and required design adjustments.
• Support customer conversations when needed, offering clear explanations of design approaches and production considerations.

• Work closely with machining, fabrication, and assembly teams to troubleshoot issues and refine drawings.
• Adjust designs based on shop‑floor feedback related to fit, tooling, materials (copper, bronze, steel, mica), or machining constraints.
• Help develop fixturing approaches for new or slightly modified customer parts.
• Participate in problem‑solving efforts tied to machining, rotation/lathe processes, or assembly challenges.

• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date drawings, revision history, BOMs, and related documentation.
• Support engineering change processes and implement updates required for production.
• Contribute to improving internal drafting standards, documentation methods, and consistency within the design process.
• Assist with light continuous improvement work tied to design flow, manufacturability, or documentation clarity.

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Drafting/Design, or a related technical field.
• 4+ years of mechanical design experience within a manufacturing, machining, or fabrication environment.
• Proficiency with 2D CAD drafting tools, such as Smart Sketch or similar software used for producing manufacturing‑ready drawings.
• Experience with metal machining and fabrication, including work with materials such as copper, bronze, steel, and mica, and understanding how material properties impact manufacturability.
• Working knowledge of rotational/lathe machining, fixturing, tooling, and translating customer part variations into accurate production drawings.
• Background in manufacturing engineering or drafting, with the ability to create, modify, and standardize production drawings, fixtures, and tooling details.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret customer‑supplied parts/drawings and convert them into consistent, repeatable manufacturing processes.

• Health, dental, and vision (almost entirely company paid for)
• 401 with matching
• Short and long term disability
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO