Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Louisville, KY 
Shift Hours: Full-Time, Day Shift

About the Role

Our client, a well-established leader in custom machinery and automation solutions, is seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join their engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects from concept to completion, collaborating with vendors, manufacturing teams, and end users to deliver high-quality, effective solutions. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and update solids-based designs using AutoCAD Inventor (SolidWorks also acceptable)

Collaborate with end users to gather requirements and ensure designs meet operational needs

Partner with vendors to specify and purchase components and solutions

Generate bills of materials (BOMs) and manufacturing drawings for production teams

Work with manufacturing staff to troubleshoot and resolve design or vendor-related issues

Maintain and update technical documents, specifications, and design files

Independently manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines

Communicate effectively with team members, vendors, and end users through clear written and oral communication

Qualifications / Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

Proficiency in solids-based design software; AutoCAD Inventor preferred, SolidWorks acceptable

Demonstrated ability to gather and translate user requirements into functional designs

Strong vendor management and problem-solving skills

Experience generating BOMs and technical drawings for manufacturing

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment