Mechanical Engineer

Job Title:

Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

This Mechanical Engineer role leads both Mechanical Engineering and Machining teams in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You oversee the full product development lifecycle-from concept and design through prototyping, testing, manufacturing, implementation, and validation-ensuring components meet customer requirements. You provide hands-on technical leadership, guide continuous improvement, and collaborate closely with operations staff on the shop floor to resolve design and process challenges.

Responsibilities

+ Lead the Mechanical Engineering and Machining teams by assigning workloads, managing projects, and ensuring deadlines and objectives are consistently achieved.

+ Train, mentor, and develop team members to support continuous improvement, technical excellence, and professional growth.

+ Participate in required meetings, presentations, and virtual collaboration sessions during core working hours of 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CST.

+ Manage the complete product development lifecycle, including design, development, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, implementation, and validation of mechanical components to meet customer requirements.

+ Provide technical expertise and subject matter guidance to resolve product design, manufacturing, and process-related challenges in a production environment.

+ Create and maintain accurate 3D models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation using CAD software such as Solid Works.

+ Utilize CAM software to develop efficient manufacturing processes and support production requirements for machining operations.

+ Design tools and fixtures that improve manufacturability, quality, and throughput on CNC machines and other production equipment.

+ Apply GD&T principles to ensure proper tolerancing, fit, and function of components and assemblies.

+ Collaborate with shop floor operations staff to troubleshoot issues, optimize machining processes, and enhance overall manufacturing performance.

+ Use strong project management skills to plan, prioritize, and track engineering activities and deliverables.

+ Communicate effectively across engineering, machining, and operations teams to align expectations and drive successful project outcomes.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.

+ Experience in an engineering role within a manufacturing environment.

+ Demonstrated experience working on the shop floor with operations staff to assist in solving manufacturing and process issues.

+ Strong communication skills to clearly convey technical information and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

+ Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.

+ Proficiency in mechanical and manufacturing engineering principles.

+ Hands-on experience with tool and fixture design for production environments.

+ Ability to design and support machining operations, including CNC machining.

+ Proficiency with CAD software, specifically Solid Works, for 3D modeling and engineering drawings.

+ Experience using CAM software to develop and optimize manufacturing processes.

+ Working knowledge of GD&T to create and interpret detailed engineering drawings.

+ Project management capabilities to lead engineering and machining initiatives from concept through implementation.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in tooling and fixture design to support efficient and repeatable manufacturing.

+ Ability to support continuous improvement initiatives within engineering and production.

+ Comfort leading and mentoring engineering and machining personnel.

+ Strong problem-solving skills for addressing product design, manufacturing, and process-related challenges.

+ Interest in contributing to a growing organization with significant expansion plans over the next several years.

Work Environment

The role operates in both office and production settings, offering a blend of engineering design work and hands-on collaboration on the shop floor. You participate in in-person and virtual meetings, presentations, and collaboration sessions during standard working hours of 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CST. The environment includes…