What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Design Engineer position at Mirador Search Partners?
Company Overview
A privately held manufacturing company specializing in innovative electromechanical products used across a wide range of industrial and commercial applications. With decades of engineering expertise and a strong reputation for quality and reliability, they continue to grow through product innovation and customer-focused solutions. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative engineering team where you can take ownership of meaningful projects and see your designs move from concept through production.
Role Description
- Own full-cycle product development projects from initial concept and feasibility through prototyping, testing, and production launch.
- Lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of electromechanical products, including valves, relays, and related components.
- Create and maintain detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings using Autodesk Inventor.
- Manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously, ensuring designs meet customer requirements, performance expectations, and production timelines.
- Collaborate closely with customers, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and internal teams to develop practical engineering solutions.
- Support prototype builds, lab testing, product validation, and troubleshooting activities to ensure successful product performance.
- Provide technical expertise on manufacturing issues, engineering changes, quality concerns, and product improvements throughout the product lifecycle.
- Work hands-on in a collaborative engineering environment, supporting everything from CAD design and documentation to testing, production support, and customer discussions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field, or equivalent technical experience.
- Experience designing Mechanical and/or electromechanical products and taking designs through the full product development lifecycle.
- Strong 3D CAD experience with the ability to create models, assemblies, and detailed manufacturing drawings.
- Experience with hands-on prototyping, lab testing, troubleshooting, and supporting manufacturing environments.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams in a hands-on engineering environment.