Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer Job Description This Mechanical Engineer role leads both Mechanical Engineering and Machining teams in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You oversee the full product development lifecycle—from concept and design through prototyping, testing, manufacturing, implementation, and validation—ensuring components meet customer requirements. You provide hands-on technical leadership, guide continuous improvement, and collaborate closely with operations staff on the shop floor to resolve design and process challenges.

Responsibilities Lead the Mechanical Engineering and Machining teams by assigning workloads, managing projects, and ensuring deadlines and objectives are consistently achieved. Train, mentor, and develop team members to support continuous improvement, technical excellence, and professional growth. Participate in required meetings, presentations, and virtual collaboration sessions during core working hours of 6:00 a.m.

to 3:30 p.m. CST. Manage the complete product development lifecycle, including design, development, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, implementation, and validation of mechanical components to meet customer requirements. Provide technical expertise and subject matter guidance to resolve product design, manufacturing, and process-related challenges in a production environment. Create and maintain accurate 3D models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation using CAD software such as SolidWorks.

Utilize CAM software to develop efficient manufacturing processes and support production requirements for machining operations. Design tools and fixtures that improve manufacturability, quality, and throughput on CNC machines and other production equipment. Apply GD&T principles to ensure proper tolerancing, fit, and function of components and assemblies. Collaborate with shop floor operations staff to troubleshoot issues, optimize machining processes, and enhance overall manufacturing performance.

Use strong project management skills to plan, prioritize, and track engineering activities and deliverables. Communicate effectively across engineering, machining, and operations teams to align expectations and drive successful project outcomes. Essential Skills Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. Experience in an engineering role within a manufacturing environment. Demonstrated experience working on the shop floor with operations staff to assist in solving manufacturing and process issues.

Strong communication skills to clearly convey technical information and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines. Proficiency in mechanical and manufacturing engineering principles. Hands-on experience with tool and fixture design for production environments. Ability to design and support machining operations, including CNC machining.

Proficiency with CAD software, specifically SolidWorks, for 3D modeling and engineering drawings. Experience using CAM software to develop and optimize manufacturing processes. Working knowledge of GD&T to create and interpret detailed engineering drawings. Project management capabilities to lead engineering and machining initiatives from concept through implementation. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in tooling and fixture design to support efficient and repeatable manufacturing.

Ability to support continuous improvement initiatives within engineering and production. Comfort leading and mentoring engineering and machining personnel. Strong problem-solving skills for addressing product design, manufacturing, and process-related challenges. Interest in contributing to a growing organization with significant expansion plans over the next several years. Work Environment The role operates in both office and production settings, offering a blend of engineering design work and hands-on collaboration on the shop floor.

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