Mechanical Design Engineer
Recruiting Partner: Tina Churchill-Spencer
Fort Wayne, Indiana | Manufacturing | Not Remote | $80,000 to $90,000 | Job ID: 182817
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Mechanical Design Engineer
Fort Wayne, IN
$80,000–$90,000 | Custom Machinery & Automation
Ready to do more than sit behind a CAD screen? We're seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join an established custom machinery manufacturer in Fort Wayne, IN. You'll improve existing equipment, develop new designs, and work directly with the teams bringing your designs to life.
Compensation & Benefits
- $80,000–$90,000 base salary
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO and paid holidays
- Company-paid life insurance
- Professional development and project leadership opportunities
What You'll Do
- Modify existing machinery designs (75%) and develop new equipment (25%).
- Create 3D models, detailed drawings, and BOMs using SolidWorks.
- Apply GD&T and perform mechanical calculations involving loads, forces, and torque.
- Select bearings, gears, actuators, and other mechanical components.
- Collaborate with Controls Engineering and Assembly to troubleshoot and improve equipment.
- Support custom machinery projects from design through testing.
What We're Looking For
- Mechanical design experience with industrial machinery or automated equipment.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor.
- Strong GD&T knowledge and manufacturing drawing experience.
- Ability to perform mechanical calculations and select components.
- Experience creating BOMs and complete design packages.
- Practical mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Preferred: Custom automation, pneumatics, hydraulics, servo systems, or equipment assembly experience.
Why Join? Enjoy a collaborative, hands-on engineering environment where you'll have project ownership, technical variety, and the satisfaction of seeing your designs become working machinery.
No winding equipment experience required.
Bring your mechanical design expertise—we'll teach you the industry.
JOB ID: 182817
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