Mechanical Design Engineer

Milwaukee, Wisconsin or Aurora, Ohio

Mechanical Design Engineer

We are seeking a hands-on and creative Mechanical Design Engineer to take ownership of custom industrial equipment development, from initial design concepts through final manufacturing release. This role focuses on designing high-performing machinery, performing engineering calculations, selecting mechanical components, and producing detailed manufacturing drawings and bills of materials. The ideal candidate has strong 3D CAD skills, mechanical engineering knowledge, and experience developing custom equipment and industrial machinery.

Core Responsibilities

• Mechanical Design & Modeling: Create custom equipment concepts, layouts, 3D models, and detailed 2D fabrication and assembly drawings using SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software.

• Engineering & Calculations: Perform engineering calculations involving structural loading, shafts, drives, conveyance systems, lifting mechanisms, thermal systems, and fluid systems.

• Component Selection: Source and size motors, gear reducers, bearings, pumps, fans, cylinders, valves, heaters, and other essential mechanical components.

• Engineering Documentation: Develop and maintain accurate bills of materials (BOMs), drawing packages, design revisions, and engineering change documentation.

• Design for Manufacturing: Apply Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM) principles for weldments, sheet metal, machining, tight tolerances, and efficient assembly access.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, controls, purchasing, fabrication, and assembly teams to resolve design issues during equipment builds and testing.

• Systems Integration: Develop functional descriptions and sequence-of-operation input to support seamless controls integration.

Candidate Profile

Basic Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of engineering or mechanical design experience focused on custom equipment, automation, conveyance, or industrial process machinery.

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Strong 3D CAD capabilities, with SolidWorks preferred.

• Experience with large assemblies, configurations, weldments, and sheet metal.

• Ability to perform mechanical calculations, component sizing, and create detailed manufacturing drawings.

• Knowledge of proper Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) practices.

• Working knowledge of fabrication, welding, machining, and assembly methods.

• Familiarity with hydraulic, pneumatic, thermal, and fluid-handling systems.

• Willingness to travel up to 10% for equipment installation, startup, and field evaluations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range of $120,000–$130,000.

• Full-time, exempt position.

• Location options in Milwaukee, WI or Aurora, OH.

• Opportunity to take ownership of custom engineering projects and see designs through the entire process, from initial concept to the shop floor.