Mechanical Design Engineer

Hiring for a Mechanical Design Engineer in Sturbridge! Job Description

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and adapting production equipment to support manufacturing operations. This role involves working closely with the Engineering and Operations teams to improve process efficiency, increase production capacity, and reduce costs, while maintaining strict adherence to product specifications and quality standards.

• Design and develop production equipment to optimize manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations teams to enhance process efficiency.
• Increase production capacity while reducing operational costs.
• Ensure adherence to product specifications and maintain quality standards.

• Proficiency in GD&T.
• Experience with Large Assembly Design for machine components.
• Solid Works (3D) expertise.
• AutoCAD (2D) skills.
• Ability to perform design calculations such as load calculations.

• Exposure to 3D printing is desirable.
• Experience with fabrication techniques is preferred.
• BS or AS degree preferred but not required with 7-10+ years of experience.
• An ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience with Solid Works, machine component design for large assemblies, GD&T, and load calculations.

The role is within a small team with a strong positive culture, ideal for someone who enjoys a team environment and supporting all levels of the manufacturing team. This is a fully onsite position, with working hours from 8 am to 5 pm.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sturbridge, MA.

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $57.00/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
• Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Sturbridge,MA.
• Final date to receive applications This position is anticipated to close on Feb 23, 2026.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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