Design Engineer

 Position Overview

Forecast Sales, Inc. is seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Design Engineer with strong SolidWorks experience to support product design, development, and manufacturing. This position involves creating mechanical designs, improving existing products, and collaborating with production and sales to ensure quality, efficiency, manufacturability, and accurate project costing.

Key Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components, assemblies, jigs, and fixtures using SolidWorks 2024 or newer.
• Create and maintain 3D models, engineering drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Support product development, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing.
• Improve designs for functionality, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with production teams to resolve engineering and manufacturing issues.
• Work closely with the Sales Department to review customer requirements, develop product solutions, and provide technical support.
• Develop accurate product and project cost estimates, including materials, labor, and manufacturing processes, to support sales quotations.
• Maintain engineering documentation, revisions, and engineering change notices (ECNs).

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum two-year Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a closely related engineering field.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks 2024 or newer.
• Ability to create and interpret detailed engineering drawings.
• Understanding of mechanical design, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred:

• 2–5 years of mechanical design or manufacturing experience using SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of GD&T, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, robotic welding, and welding symbols.
• Experience with SolidWorks PDM and engineering change management.
• Added Bonus: Experience with ASME Section VIII, Division 1 pressure vessel design and fabrication.

Software Familiarity

• Required: SolidWorks 2024 or newer
• Preferred: Microsoft Office 365, SolidWorks PDM, Radan, Radbend, COMPRESS, and Sage 100

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays

How to Apply

Submit your resume via. ZipRecruiter.

Forecast Sales, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Forecast Sales, located on the east side of Indianapolis, was founded in 1978 as a manufacturer and wholesaler of sandblasting equipment and related products. In addition to sandblasting equipment and supplies Forecast Sales has state-of-the-art engineering and metal fabrication capabilities available to both internal and external customers. We don't sponsor visas and only hire those who are currently able to work in the USA.