Design Engineer

Design Engineer

Our client is seeking a Design Engineer to develop customized mechanical solutions that translate customer requirements into high-quality, manufacturable designs. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to deliver engineered products that balance performance, reliability, and customer value in a global environment. The ideal candidate is technically strong, collaborative, and comfortable working across time zones and disciplines.

Location: This role is onsite in Springfield, Ohio.

• Design and engineer mechanical solutions by converting customer and application requirements into detailed calculations, models, and drawings.
• Develop and maintain CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and supporting design data to ensure accuracy and consistency across product configurations.
• Collaborate with sales, product, manufacturing, service, and customers to define requirements and ensure designs meet performance, cost, and delivery expectations.
• Evaluate designs for manufacturability, serviceability, and quality, incorporating feedback from production and field teams.
• Continuously improve design methods, tools, and standards to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and overall product quality.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of mechanical design experience, including welded steel structures, 3D CAD modeling, drafting, and BOM management.
• Proficiency with finite element analysis tools (e.g., ANSYS or equivalent) and the ability to apply simulation results to real-world designs.
• Experience with hydraulic systems design and troubleshooting, along with familiarity with industrial or mobile equipment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, globally distributed engineering environment.

Salary: $60K-$80K/year + Bonus (DOE)

Benefits: Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

Vander Houwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Vander Houwen does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws.