Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

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!

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 Office

Skills 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 staffCompany Description

MJ Recruiters specializes in technical and professional manufacturing recruitment. We partner with automotive and non-automotive clients to supply candidates and fill positions at all levels. Our specialty is recruiting candidates at the management level of these disciplines. We are focused regionally and have the capability to recruit nationwide for our clients. We develop clients into long term partners by understanding their culture and goals.

Whether you are a candidate or a client, a business partner or a networking source, our goal is to "raise the bar" when it comes to your impression of a professional recruitment partner. Through communication, honesty, and follow through, our goal is TO RAISE THE BAR!

Full-time