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Prolim Global

Mechanical Design Engineer

Savannah, GA · On-site

$70K - $95K/yr

Mechanical Design Engineer Savannah, GA (Onsite) Job Summary Great Dane Trailers is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with strong experience in truck and trailer product development. The ideal ...

80/20, LLC

Mechanical Design Engineer

Columbia City, IN · On-site

$69K - $94K/yr

Conduct research to support design and product development activities. * Present design concepts ... Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering ...

Banks Power

Mechanical Design Engineer

Azusa, CA

$77K - $104K/yr

Manage projects from concept to production by researching, planning, and designing mechanical and ... Provide technical information to team members on the design, development and testing of mechanical ...

INSPYR Solutions

Mechanical Design Engineer

Redmond, WA · On-site

$70 - $78/hr

Support multiple rapid design-build-test cycles simultaneously in a fast-paced R&D environment. KEY SUCCESS FACTORS * BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent industry experience. * 3+ years of ...

Actalent

Mechanical Design Engineer

Georgetown, KY

$68K - $93K/yr

The Mechanical Design Engineer contributes to the development of automated test and assembly machines ranging from simple material handling carts to complex weld cells with thousands of components.

RFA Engineering

Mechanical Design Engineer

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

Mechanical Design Engineer The mechanical design engineer is responsible for creating and developing innovative mechanical design, drawing development, product validation, and quality-driven ...

Stadler US

Mechanical Design Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$73K - $100K/yr

Research and understand industry standards (ADA, AWS, AAR, NFPA, ASTM, ANSI, ISO etc.) * Produce ... Career development * Tuition and training reimbursement * Paid maternity and parental leave

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As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for research and development mechanical design engineer in the United States is $112,200.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,000.00 and $126,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Research And Development Mechanical Design Engineer vs Mechanical Design Engineer?

AspectResearch And Development Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Design Engineer
Primary FocusInnovating and developing new products or prototypesDesigning and improving existing mechanical systems and components
Work EnvironmentR&D labs, innovation centers, early-stage project teamsManufacturing facilities, engineering departments, production lines
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, strong CAD skills, research experienceBachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, CAD proficiency, design experience

Research And Development Mechanical Design Engineers focus on creating new products and prototypes, often working in innovative environments. Mechanical Design Engineers typically work on designing and refining existing mechanical systems for manufacturing. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and technical skills, but their primary objectives and work settings differ.

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Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Productive Resources LLC

Grafton, WI • On-site

$74K - $101K/yr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer
Grafton, WI - Direct Hire
Productive Resources (www.productiveresources.com) is seeking a candidate to be part of our customer's team at their facility in Grafton, WI. As a member of the team, the selected candidate will be an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer who is responsible for designing and engineering production-ready kiosks and retail displays that meet client needs and budgetary constraints. This role involves mechanical design, assembly creation, and ongoing communication with internal teams and suppliers to ensure quality and safety standards.
This is a direct hire position for our customers with the opportunity of professional growth, and additional opportunities within their organization.
Duties:
  • Perform mechanical design of kiosks and displays using Solidworks, from initial concept sketches or provided geometry.
  • Develop assemblies, sub-assemblies, part drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) using Solidworks.
  • Communicate effectively with project teams and suppliers to troubleshoot design and production issues.
  • Ensure that all designs meet client specifications, safety regulations, and budget constraints.
  • Specify materials, hardware, and fabrication methods, with a strong focus on sheet metal, wood, and molded plastic components.
  • Approve prototype and production parts, ensuring consistency with design specifications.
  • Occasionally travel to client sites for display measurements and installations.
  • Research new materials and fabrication methods to enhance engineering capabilities.
  • Assist with prototype assembly and identify potential improvements for documentation and revision.
  • Provide necessary drawing views to support the production and assembly process.

Requirements:
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, particularly in mechanical design.
  • Excellent communication skills for collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in mechanical calculations, including geometry and basic algebra
  • Associates or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Design/Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience required.
  • At least five years of related experience required.
  • Proven experience designing retail displays, kiosks, point-of-purchase (POP) displays, fixtures, store environments, or similar customer-facing products.
  • Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks, including multi-part assemblies, sheet metal, weldments, configurations, and drawing creation.
  • Experience designing products for high-volume manufacturing with an emphasis on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, wood fabrication, plastics, injection molding, thermoforming, and powder coating.

Preferred:
  • Proficiency in Solidworks and Microsoft Excel; experience with P.O.P. displays and sheet metal enclosures.

Compensation & Benefits:
Frank Mayer offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and excellent growth opportunities.
If you are the right person, if you have the expertise we need, submit your resume now!

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