Mechanical Design Engineer

Team Builder Recruiting•Kirkwood, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Earth & Turf Products is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and continuous improvement of agricultural and landscaping equipment. The role takes projects from initial concepts through design, prototyping, testing, and production, with hands-on work on the shop floor and collaboration with a small manufacturing team. The engineer designs and revises mechanical components, 3D models, technical drawings, and specifications using SolidWorks; selects and integrates mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components; and helps ensure equipment is reliable, safe, manufacturable, and easy to service. The role also manages engineering projects, troubleshoots equipment issues, implements product improvements, documents engineering work, and provides technical support to dealers, technicians, and customers.

Requirements

At least 3 years of mechanical engineering experience; agricultural equipment, heavy equipment, or off-road machinery experience is preferred.
Understanding of mechanical systems, materials, sheet metal manufacturing, and hydraulic and electrical systems.
Ability to read and create technical schematics.
Proficiency in SolidWorks and 3D CAD, including engineering drawings, bills of materials, and revision control.
Experience developing products from concept through production.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Ability to lift 25 pounds, bend, and kneel as needed.
Ability to take responsibility for results, welcome feedback, collaborate across departments, and demonstrate humility, initiative, and responsible stewardship of company resources.

Nice To Haves

Experience in agricultural equipment, heavy equipment, or off-road machinery.

Responsibilities

Design and revise mechanical components, 3D models, technical drawings, and specifications using SolidWorks.
Develop agricultural and landscaping equipment from initial concepts through design, prototyping, testing, and production.
Build and test prototypes on the shop floor, including hands-on equipment assembly, fabrication, and product improvements.
Select and integrate mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components to create reliable, safe, and functional equipment.
Collaborate with production, sales, service teams, and suppliers to ensure designs are practical, manufacturable, and easy to service.
Manage engineering projects from concept through production, coordinating timelines, costs, materials, and supplier relationships.
Troubleshoot equipment issues, test solutions, and implement design improvements to enhance product quality and performance.
Document engineering changes, test results, technical specifications, and service procedures.
Provide technical support to dealers, technicians, and customers.