Mechanical Design Engineer

Design Hire • Sanborn, IA

3d

About The Position

Design Hire is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop detailed 3D designs for manufacturable products and components. This role is a strong fit for someone who is detail-oriented, production-minded, and comfortable turning design concepts into accurate models and documentation that support fabrication and release.

Requirements

• 5+ years of mechanical design experience preferred.
• Strong experience with Creo 3D CAD.
• Background designing sheet metal parts, structures, assemblies, or fabricated components.
• Understanding of design for manufacturability and production-based design practices.
• Experience working with fabrication, forming, cutting, welding, fastening, or related manufacturing processes.
• Ability to create accurate drawings with proper dimensions, tolerances, and technical details.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Drafting, or a related technical field preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise 3D CAD models and drawings for sheet metal structures, assemblies, and related mechanical components.
• Design parts with a strong focus on manufacturability, fabrication methods, production efficiency, and quality requirements.
• Work with engineering, manufacturing, and production teams to resolve design issues and improve buildability.
• Review dimensions, tolerances, materials, and documentation to support accurate release to the shop floor or supplier base.
• Support design updates, prototype changes, and continuous improvement efforts throughout the product development cycle.

What This Job Offers

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