Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

About the Opportunity

An early-career Junior Mechanical Design Engineer is needed to support a growing manufacturing organization that develops custom-engineered solutions in industrial power transmission and automation systems.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer to gain hands-on experience in product design engineering analysis and manufacturing support within a collaborative engineering environment.

Recent graduates with a Mechanical Engineering degree are encouraged to apply. Candidates with one or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment are highly preferred.

The Junior Mechanical Design Engineer will work closely with engineering and product development teams to create and refine mechanical and electromechanical designs.

The role combines design work modeling testing support and collaboration with manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality customer-focused solutions.

Keys to Success in This Role

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering

• Experience with design reviews and Bill of Materials (BOM) creation

• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD software

• Experience working within enterprise ERP systems

• Ability to work early morning/day shift schedules

• Strong technical aptitude and attention to detail

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and refine mechanical and electromechanical designs for custom applications

• Create 3D models engineering drawings and technical documentation

• Support prototyping assembly and hands-on testing activities

• Perform engineering simulations and analyses such as stress fatigue and durability evaluations

• Manage engineering changes and material selection processes

• Support design verification and validation activities

• Interpret engineering standards safety requirements and regulatory guidelines

• Collaborate with manufacturing and production teams to ensure smooth product transitions

• Assist with inspections and commissioning activities when required

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline

• Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred

• Recent Mechanical Engineering graduates may be considered

• Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks

• Experience creating Bills of Materials and participating in design reviews

• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. Dynamics SAP Oracle or similar platforms)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to work in hands-on manufacturing or prototype environments

• Ability to lift light equipment and follow required safety protocols

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential performance incentives

• Comprehensive benefits including health dental and life insurance

• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions

• Paid time off and company holidays

• Profit-sharing opportunities and tuition reimbursement

• Career growth and professional development opportunities

Work Environment

• Direct hire position

• Early morning/day shift schedule

• Primarily onsite engineering role with potential limited remote flexibility after training

• Collaborative manufacturing and engineering environment