Mechanical Design Engineer
On-siteMichigan City, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Mechanical Design Engineer for an industrial equipment manufacturer. Responsible for creating 3D models and production drawings using SolidWorks or equivalent CAD, designing mechanical components and assemblies, developing manufacturing drawings and BOMs, and supporting ECOs and product revisions. Will participate in prototype builds, collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and suppliers to improve designs and reduce manufacturing costs, review designs for accuracy and manufacturability, maintain engineering documentation, and support continuous product improvements. Emphasis on sheet metal design, 3D CAD modeling, detailed drawings, and design-for-manufacturing considerations.
Required Qualifications
- Experience using SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or another 3D CAD platform
- Experience creating detailed manufacturing drawings and assemblies
- Understanding of engineering drawings and drafting standards
- Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers
Desired Qualifications
- Sheet metal design
- Fabrication or manufacturing environments
- Product development
- Prototype development and testing
- Engineering change management (ECO/ECR)
- ERP or manufacturing software
- A degree is preferred but not required. Relevant design experience is valued more than formal education.
- What You'll Enjoy
- Opportunity to work on products from concept through production.
- Hands-on involvement with prototype builds and product testing.
- Modern CAD tools and engineering software.
- Dedicated monthly training and professional development opportunities.
- Collaborative engineering environment with experienced mentors.
- Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.
- Stable company focused on long-term employee success and career growth.
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