Mechanical Design Engineer

Industrial Electric Manufacturing•Jacksonville, FL

62d•$82,560 - $130,000

About The Position

Mechanical Design Engineer plays a key role in the design-to-order (DTO) engineering process for IEM’s medium voltage power distribution products. This role bridges the responsibilities of intermediate engineers and senior-level engineers by taking on moderately complex design projects, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to process improvements. Engineer III is responsible for advanced 3D modeling, 2D drafting, BOM accuracy, and ensuring manufacturability and compliance with industry standards, while supporting project success across multiple sites.

Requirements

BSME or equivalent required
4+ years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in DTO or custom engineering.
Solid understanding of sheet metal design for manufacturability.
Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with EIT certification on the path to Professional Engineer (PE) licensure are preferred.
Experience working in a design-to-order or custom engineering environment is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with medium voltage switchgear, utility systems, or the power industry is preferred.
Proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Pro E; Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience is a plus.
Knowledge of IEEE/ANSI C37.20 and UL891/1558 design guidelines and NFPA70E are desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead moderately complex DTO mechanical design projects with minimal supervision.
Develop advanced 3D models and 2D fabrication/coordination drawings.
Create and maintain accurate BOMs and resolve discrepancies to minimize production delays.
Participate in and occasionally lead peer reviews to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance.
Collaborate with project managers, clients, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with timelines, specifications, and quality standards.
Providing technical support during manufacturing and installation phases to ensure seamless project execution.
Review customer acceptance documentation for accuracy.
Ensure project deliverables are on time and indicate early when tasks are not achievable.
Ensure project designs comply with customer specifications, industry standards, manufacturability requirements, and internal quality benchmarks.
Conduct self-reviews and participate in peer reviews to maintain high-quality deliverables.
Support DTO workflow templating and automation initiatives to increase project throughput and reduce errors.
Support senior group engineers, manufacturing engineers and plant personnel to refine designs for manufacturability.
Work with manufacturing engineers to develop manufacturable design standards.
Facilitate communication between design and manufacturing teams across multiple sites to align processes.