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Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Shift: Condensed Schedule | 9 hours per day Monday through Thursday, 4 hours on Friday

Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 per year, plus a performance-based bonus; exact compensation is dependent on experience

Mechanical Design Engineer Role:

Our client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with 5+ years of hands-on experience to design, develop, and support embedded electronic systems from concept through production. This role exists to collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team to create mechanical designs, generate comprehensive technical documentation, and directly support manufacturing processes.

Mechanical Design Engineer Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with a team of engineers to support new product development, improve existing products, and address customer orders requiring revisions to current designs

• Create and maintain comprehensive engineering documentation, including part, assembly, and tooling drawings

• Author clear work instructions, manufacturing documentation, and design specifications for test fixtures and validation tools

• Build and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and process formal Engineering Change Requests (ECRs)

• Develop detailed cost estimates and commercial quotations for new products and design changes

• Support the Production Manager and Manufacturing Engineers with technical needs to ensure efficient and repeatable manufacturing processes

• Interface with the Engineering Manager to support customer requirements and contribute to business development and technical sales activities

• Select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes to ensure product quality, performance, cost-effectiveness, and manufacturability

• Conduct engineering analysis and qualification testing to identify weaknesses, failures, and improvement opportunities in prototypes and production products

• Utilize strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills in both lab and production environments

Mechanical Design Engineer Reporting Relationships:

The Mechanical Design Engineer reports directly to the Engineering Manager. This position operates as a key technical contributor, working cross-functionally with engineering, production, and quality teams.

About You:

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience)

• Hold a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience designing mechanical components and assemblies for electronic products

• Demonstrate strong functional experience with cable assemblies, connectors, and electromechanical products

• Maintain high proficiency with 3D CAD software, with SolidWorks preferred

• Display strong knowledge of mechanical drawings and formal design documentation standards

• Exhibit familiarity with common manufacturing processes such as machining, injection molding, and assembly

• Maintain experience working in a regulated environment, such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, FDA, or similar quality systems

• Demonstrate a solid knowledge of test and validation methods for mechanical and electromechanical systems

• Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and cross-team collaboration

• Maintain the reliable ability to commute daily for an in-person schedule at the facility in Newbury, OH 44065

Next Steps:

If you are a collaborative, quality-focused professional with strong troubleshooting skills, we would like to hear from you. Please reach out to our recruiting agency today to discuss this opportunity with our client.

Additional Information:

• Equal Opportunity Employer: Our client provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

• About the Client: Our client develops and produces high-reliability military communications products and innovative medical devices, fostering a collaborative culture that values quality, integrity, and innovation.

• Benefits Offered: This permanent position features a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, an HSA, life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, company holidays, and clear opportunities for professional development and career growth.

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