Mechanical Design Engineer

Responsible for creating and maintaining detailed 2D and 3D design drawings to support efficient plant layout and component design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, revise, and validate parts. Ensures compliance with safety and quality standards, maintains organized digital design files, and supports troubleshooting and prototyping efforts on the production floor.

SUMMARY

Responsible for creating and maintaining detailed 2D and 3D design drawings to support efficient plant layout and component design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, revise, and validate parts. Ensures compliance with safety and quality standards, maintains organized digital design files, and supports troubleshooting and prototyping efforts on the production floor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is not all-inclusive and may include other duties, as necessary.

• Develop and maintain detailed plant layout drawings to optimize space utilization and workflow efficiency.
• Create 2D and 3D design drawings for new components, assemblies, and tooling.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, maintenance, machine shop, and engineering teams to design custom parts and fixtures.
• Prepare detailed drawings and specifications for parts to be manufactured in-house or by external vendors.
• Design and model 3D printed components (polymer/resin-based), ensuring accuracy and functionality.
• Revise and update existing drawings based on engineering changes and production feedback.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant safety, manufacturing, and quality standards.
• Support prototyping and testing new designs to validate performance and manufacturability.
• Maintain organized design files and drawing revision control by the company procedures.
• Assist in troubleshooting design-related issues on the production floor.
• Ensure all the plant drawings, part drawings are archived digitally.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modeling and assembly design using parametric modeling techniques.
• Strong skills in AutoCAD or similar 2D drafting software.
• Experience with 3D printing design and basics of additive manufacturing principles.
• Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Knowledge of correct tolerances for fit/form/function.
• Understanding manufacturing processes such as machining, fabrication, and tooling.
• Ability to interpret and create technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Ability to use measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, bore micrometers, and vernier scales.
• Basic understanding of material selection for both metal and plastic parts.
• Familiarity with PDM (Product Data Management) systems for file control.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in design documentation.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with plant layout planning software.
• Knowledge of simulation tools for stress, thermal, or motion analysis.
• Background in lean manufacturing or process improvement.
• Basic understanding of electrical or pneumatic system layouts.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

A BS in Mechanical Engineering degree is required, along with a minimum of 2-3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to wear safety glasses, earplugs, and PPE.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and use hands, fingers, or feet. The employee is required to sit, twist/turn, stoop/bend, squat, and perform overhead work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet, humid, or wintry conditions, moving mechanical parts, chemicals, and extreme heat.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to loud, depending on the work location.