Mechanical Design Engineer

Summary

NorthAmCon, LLC is a manufacturer of conveyance and material handling products. The company is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop custom material handling equipment and systems, perform engineering calculations, and lead projects from concept through production. The role also involves collaborating with manufacturing, purchasing, operations, and customers while supporting testing, validation, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom material handling equipment and mechanical systems
• Create and review manufacturing drawings, 3D models, and engineering documentation
• Perform engineering calculations related to structural loading, component sizing, power transmission, and system performance
• Design products and systems based on customer requirements and application needs
• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Review designs for manufacturability, safety, cost, and performance
• Support manufacturing, purchasing, and operations teams with technical expertise
• Lead engineering projects from concept through production
• Participate in product testing, inspection, validation, and continuous improvement efforts
• Evaluate and improve existing product offerings and production methods
• Communicate project status, technical risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders
• Mentor and support Mechanical Design Technicians and CAD Designers
• Occasional travel to manufacturing facilities and customer sites may be required

Skills

• Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks and AutoCAD
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to perform engineering calculations and technical evaluations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Mechanical engineering principles including statics, mechanics of materials, machine design, and power transmission
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles
• Manufacturing, fabrication, machining, welding, and assembly processes
• Engineering documentation and product development practices
• Develop engineered solutions that meet customer, safety, and performance requirements
• Perform calculations to validate design performance and reliability
• Translate customer requirements into manufacturable designs
• Balance technical, cost, and schedule considerations when making engineering decisions
• Lead projects through design, production, testing, and implementation
• Identify risks and proactively develop solutions
• Associate Degree in Engineering Technology, Mechanical Design, or related discipline combined with significant relevant engineering design experience
• SolidWorks and AutoCAD experience required
• Material handling, conveyor, or industrial equipment design experience preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 3+ years of mechanical engineering, machine design, or equipment design experience
• Experience designing industrial equipment, machinery, material handling systems, conveyors, or related products preferred
• Experience performing engineering calculations and developing custom equipment solutions

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks and AutoCAD
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to perform engineering calculations and technical evaluations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Mechanical engineering principles including statics, mechanics of materials, machine design, and power transmission
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles
• Manufacturing, fabrication, machining, welding, and assembly processes
• Engineering documentation and product development practices
• Develop engineered solutions that meet customer, safety, and performance requirements
• Perform calculations to validate design performance and reliability
• Translate customer requirements into manufacturable designs
• Balance technical, cost, and schedule considerations when making engineering decisions
• Lead projects through design, production, testing, and implementation
• Identify risks and proactively develop solutions
• Associate Degree in Engineering Technology, Mechanical Design, or related discipline combined with significant relevant engineering design experience
• SolidWorks and AutoCAD experience required

Nice to Haves

• Material handling, conveyor, or industrial equipment design experience preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 3+ years of mechanical engineering, machine design, or equipment design experience
• Experience designing industrial equipment, machinery, material handling systems, conveyors, or related products preferred
• Experience performing engineering calculations and developing custom equipment solutions

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health insurance and HSA for employees
• Flexible paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Discretionary bonuses
• Remote work; with occasional travel needed