Mechanical Design Engineer

Team Builder Recruiting • Kirkwood, PA

15h • $75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Are you a hands-on engineer who thrives on designing, troubleshooting, and improving innovative equipment from the ground up?

At Conestoga Manufacturing, we build and service compact, high-performing compost and manure spreaders for landscaping, market gardening, and small-scale agriculture professionals. We're committed to exceptional quality and customer satisfaction as a faith-based, fast-growing company with small business values and globally competitive products. We're looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and support of our machines and help bring industry-changing ideas to life.
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
Faith-Based Values: Join a team committed to integrity, service, and treating people with respect—customers and coworkers alike.
Small Company Feel, Global Reach: Join a fast-growing team with small business values and industry-leading innovation, making a worldwide impact.
Product You Can Be Proud Of: Work with equipment that's new, different, and engineered to serve professionals in composting, landscaping, and market gardening.
Customer-First Mindset: Help uphold a standard where every customer experience is 5-star—or we will keep working until it is.
Collaborative Team Environment: Thrive in a workplace that values communication, mutual support, and hands-on problem-solving.

Requirements

• 3+ years in a mechanical engineering role
• Experience with agricultural or off-road equipment
• Electrical wiring, hydraulics, welded structured design, mechanical systems experience
• Associate's degree in engineering technology with equivalent experience
• Bachelor's in degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related engineering field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in SolidWorks or similar software in 2-D and 3-D drawings

Nice To Haves

• Welding experience preferred
• Sheet metal design is strongly preferred.
• Experience in assembling and dissembling mechanical components; can troubleshoot equipment failures, familiar with manufacturing equipment, including press brake, shear, milling machine, lathe, handsaw, and welder
• Brings a hands-on, practical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues.
• Maintains precision in design, documentation, and troubleshooting.
• Works effectively with cross-functional teams, including production, service, and engineering.
• Able to clearly explain technical concepts and field issues to internal teams, dealers, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Design & improve mechanical systems for compact agricultural equipment, focusing on sheet metal design with integrated electrical and hydraulic components.
• Create & revise schematics, technical drawings, and product specifications using CAD/SolidWorks software.
• Build & test prototypes on the shop floor, contributing to hands-on development and design validation.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure manufacturability, serviceability, and cost-efficiency of designs.
• Support new product development and the continuous improvement of existing equipment.
• Troubleshoot field issues and provide technical support to dealers, service teams, and end-users.
• Create & maintain documentation, including service manuals, installation guides, and support case logs.
• Work a 40-hour work week focusing on efficient, high-quality output.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Quarterly bonuses
• A stable 40-hour work week with a focus on work-life balance
• The chance to work on cutting-edge, compact ag equipment with global reach
• A small team that values integrity, customer satisfaction, and constant innovation
• A faith-based company culture that puts people and purpose before profits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree