Mechanical Engineer

Lightera • Sturbridge, MA

8d • $75,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer designs, develops, and adapts production equipment in support of manufacturing operations. Working closely with Engineering and Operations, the role focuses on improving process efficiency, increasing production capacity, and reducing costs while maintaining product specifications and quality standards. The position also collaborates with electrical, maintenance, and production teams to support equipment maintenance, troubleshoot issues, optimize processes, and upgrade systems.

The engineer manages projects and teams, designs custom machinery based on internal customer specifications, and creates and maintains engineering drawings, bills of materials, maintenance procedures, and spare-parts plans. The role also includes hosting team meetings, documenting meeting notes, and performing other engineering and project-related duties as needed. The hiring range is $75,000–$115,000; the final offer may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Knowledge of engineering principles, including statics and dynamics, stress and deflection calculations, and motor-size requirements.
• Working knowledge of machine components, including bearings, couplings, gears, actuators, motors, chains, spindles, springs, ball screws, and pneumatics.
• Working knowledge of fabrication techniques, including machining, welding and sheet-metal fabrication, water or laser cutting, and EDM.
• Proficiency in 3D and 2D CAD modeling software; SolidWorks and AutoCAD are preferred.
• Ability to create detailed engineering drawings, assemblies, and part documentation.
• Strong understanding of mechanical detailing, tolerance analysis, and design verification principles.
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve mechanical design and equipment issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build constructive working relationships across diverse teams and functions.
• Self-motivation and strong project management, prioritization, and time-management abilities.
• Experience with inspection, metrology, and material specification.
• Experience with machining and other fabrication techniques.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to maintain discretion when handling confidential and proprietary information.
• Strict adherence to company safety policies and procedures and conformity to OFS’ Standards of Conduct.

Nice To Haves

• LEAN training.
• OSHA Machine Guarding.
• Experience writing and modifying programs in Visual Basic.
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks and AutoCAD (preferred CAD software).

Responsibilities

• Manage projects by leading teams and ensuring progress toward goals and deliverables.
• Design and develop custom machines and equipment based on internal customer specifications.
• Collaborate with electrical, maintenance, and production teams to support equipment maintenance and troubleshoot issues.
• Support operations through equipment optimization, process improvements, and system upgrades.
• Develop and maintain detailed engineering drawings and bills of materials.
• Create and implement maintenance procedures and spare-parts plans.
• Host team meetings, follow agendas, and provide meeting notes.
• Perform additional engineering and project-related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time