Mechanical Design Engineer

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Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join our engineering team. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and refining mechanical components and assemblies from concept through production, while working closely with our manufacturing facility to ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability, cost, and quality. The ideal candidate combines strong Solid Works proficiency with hands-on manufacturing floor experience.

Job Duties and Responsibilities Design components, assemblies, and systems using Solid Works, including detailed part models, assemblies, and production-ready drawings with GD&TTranslate product requirements and concepts into manufacturable designs, balancing performance, cost, and schedule

Partner directly with manufacturing and production to support design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and design-for-assembly (DFA) reviews, as well as assembly instruction creation

Support new product introduction (NPI), coordinating between engineering and production to troubleshoot fit, tolerance, and process issues

Create and maintain BOMs, engineering change orders (ECOs), and technical documentation

Select appropriate materials, fasteners, and manufacturing processes based on design intent (machining, sheet metal, injection molding, welding, casting, etc.)Perform tolerance stack-up analysis and basic engineering calculations/FEA to validate designs

Collaborate with R&D team to develop and test prototypes; support first-article inspection and production ramp-upWork with Procurement team to ensure suppliers are meeting design specifications & adjust designs based on manufacturability

Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions for design- or manufacturing-related quality issues

Evaluate design solutions against industry standards and regulations.

Document the design process and present progress reports to all relevant stakeholders.

Other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in designing consumer-grade products

Strong proficiency in Solid Works (3D Modeling and 2D drawings)
Solid understanding of GD&T, tolerance stack-up, and DFM/DFA principles

Project development and leadership skills are essential

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally with production, quality, and supply chain teams

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Familiarity with regulatory and code compliance processes — building codes, product listing requirements (UL/CSA/IEC/ETL), and safety/performance standards relevant to the product category

Preferred Qualifications Track record of taking designs from initial concept through full production launch into market

Comfortable owning multiple concurrent projects and driving them to completion under tight deadlines

Solidworks Certification (CSWA or higher) a plus Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management software

Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, or continuous improvement principles

Prior experience in automotive product design

Track record of designing with compliance in mind from the concept stage, rather than treating certification as an afterthought

Work Environment/Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed in an open office environment…