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Mechanical Design Engineer (OEM)
Piqua, OH
IDBU42-2743156Posted 6/24/2025
Mechanical Design Engineer (OEM)Piqua, Ohio
Benefits, minimal travel, excellent working culture and great work/life balance!
👉 Are you experienced in designing mechanical equipment?
👉 Ready to work for a stable employer with excellent employee tenure?
👉 How about a better work/life balance, averaging 40-45 hours per week with NO weekend work and minimal travel?
👉 Tired of working for large employers? This is a privately held company with local ownership!
 
If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, apply today and join our team!
Stable, profitable equipment manufacturer is hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer to spend up to 80% of their time designing custom equipment in a specific product line.  The Mechanical Design Engineer will work within a team of engineers, including electrical engineers, to complete equipment design.  Daily you will report to an Engineering Manager.  Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
 
  • Create and lead design of mechanical-related equipment by designing and detailing different segments of the project 
  • Lead designing and detailing for multiple projects at a time 
  • Utilize 3D modeling software to complete design projects, including design of structures, pneumatics, hydraulics, etc.  
  • Partner with electrical engineers on design of electrical parts
  • Monitor budgets and manage timelines of multiple projects 
  • Prepare design release for the shop floor and support production through build and install 
  • Participate in meetings and communicate with production and sales teams on an ongoing basis 
  • Communicate with customers during the design process
  • Compile and customize equipment manuals 
  • Visit customers as needed; very minimal overnight travel required 
  • Other duties as directed by management
 
Candidates should enjoy working in a team environment and collaborating with other engineers. The company offers competitive medical benefits, vacation, paid holidays, 401K, tuition reimbursement and life insurance.REQUIREMENTS for the Mechanical Design Engineer: 1. Minimum of a high school diploma; a Bachelor's degree is preferred 
2. Ideally 3-5 years in a similar mechanical design engineering position
3. Experience designing mechanical-related equipment 4. Experience reading and understanding blueprints, mechanical drawings, technical correspondence, etc. 
5. Good understanding of strength of materials and mechanical calculations 6. 3D modeling experience 
7. Microsoft OfficeSkills preferred but NOT required:1. SolidWorks 
2. Electrical design 
3. Hydraulic design 
Reasons to work for this organization:👉 Laid back work environment 
👉 Excellent work/life balance and NO weekends👉 Team oriented, supportive culture 👉 Diverse business mix 
👉 Privately held company
👉 Excellent tenure among staff
Candidates are preferred to be local to the Piqua, OH area.  There is not a relocation package available at this time.   
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