Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer — Conveyance, Filtration and Automation

Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The challenge Capacity is increasing. Product lines are multiplying. We need a mechanical engineer who can transform complex hydraulic, pneumatic, filtration, and conveyance challenges into robust industrial solutions—and do it through disciplined, data-driven engineering. If you’re ready to guide continuous improvement and take on large-scale projects, this is your next step. How you’ll contribute Own the design and modification of mechanical equipment across hydraulic, pneumatic, filtration, and conveyance systems. Use Computational Fluid Dynamics to model flow and heat transfer, informing design decisions. Conduct feasibility studies, perform calculations, and simulate systems to boost performance and reliability. Develop CAD models and release detailed manufacturing/assembly drawings and specifications. Triage and correct issues with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and fluid systems in production. Team with controls engineers to align mechanical designs with automation, PLCs, and motion control. Maintain compliance with applicable industry standards, safety regulations, and company policy. Deliver clear technical documentation, reports, and project updates. Partner with vendors to source, evaluate, and qualify components for system enhancements. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
2+ years of mechanical equipment design, modification, or maintenance experience.
Expertise in hydraulics, pneumatics, filtration, and conveyance.
CAD proficiency (Fusion 360 or similar) for parametric design and documentation.
CFD experience (ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, or similar); familiarity with FEA.
Hands-on machinery troubleshooting, process optimization, and system integration.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and fabrication methods.
Understanding of industrial automation, PLCs, and motion control systems.
Skill in diagnosing mechanical and fluid failures and implementing corrective actions.
Experience within heavy industrial, material handling, or processing sectors.
Background with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or reliability engineering.
Weld design experience.
Practical PLC integration and control programming exposure.
Project management, organization, time management, problem solving, and core software skills to support data-driven decisions.

Nice To Haves

Proficient in PLC Troubleshooting Skills
Pneumatics Experience
Hydraulics Experience
CAD Software
Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Pneumatics Troubleshooting

Responsibilities

Own the design and modification of mechanical equipment across hydraulic, pneumatic, filtration, and conveyance systems.
Use Computational Fluid Dynamics to model flow and heat transfer, informing design decisions.
Conduct feasibility studies, perform calculations, and simulate systems to boost performance and reliability.
Develop CAD models and release detailed manufacturing/assembly drawings and specifications.
Triage and correct issues with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and fluid systems in production.
Team with controls engineers to align mechanical designs with automation, PLCs, and motion control.
Maintain compliance with applicable industry standards, safety regulations, and company policy.
Deliver clear technical documentation, reports, and project updates.
Partner with vendors to source, evaluate, and qualify components for system enhancements.
Other duties as assigned.