Mechanical Design Engineer

Yamato Corporation•Grafton, WI

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and testing new equipment based on market requirements. This role takes equipment design from concept through prototype and final release, collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, sales, purchasing, and accounting to ensure innovative, cost-effective, and market-ready machinery solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field required.
Minimum of four to ten years’ experience in electro-mechanical machine design required; motion control experience strongly preferred
Proficient in 3D parametric modeling and 2D AutoCAD required.
Strong understanding of mechanical design, fabrication, and manufacturing processes.
Strong project management capabilities with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Self-motivated with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required.
Prior experience with ERP systems preferred.
Valid driver’s license required and must be insurable.
Valid passport required for international travel.
Flexibility to travel 10–20% based on project and customer needs.

Nice To Haves

motion control experience strongly preferred
Prior experience with ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Design approved new equipment concepts, including all fabrication, purchasing, and assembly details required to manufacture new machinery.
Review existing company equipment to identify design improvements, performance enhancements, and fabrication cost-saving opportunities.
Work closely with sales and applications engineering teams to evaluate the technical feasibility, risk, and viability of proposed equipment designs. Ensure proposed machinery meets project and customer requirements.
Partner with purchasing and external vendors to obtain budgetary pricing for viable projects. Develop and present machine concepts with cost estimates to support equipment pricing and market feasibility decisions.
Assist in the assembly, testing, and validation of new R&D equipment to ensure performance, safety, and quality standards are met.
Provide detailed equipment specifications, capabilities, and technical documentation to sales and applications engineering teams for newly developed machinery.
Enter all required equipment data into the company ERP system. Coordinate with purchasing and accounting to ensure proper purchase orders are issued to internal and external vendors related to R&D systems.
Travel approximately 10–20% to support R&D investigative research, supplier collaboration, and customer or project needs.
Participate in engineering and project meetings, support continuous improvement initiatives, and perform additional duties as assigned to support company objectives and product innovation goals.