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Mechanical Engineer – (Fabrication & Machine Shop)
Location: Marion, Il
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience comprehensive benefits
Join Our Team
We are a growing custom fabrication and precision machining company serving industrial customers throughout the Midwest. We are seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer with strong SolidWorks, Fusion 360 or similar program experience who enjoys designing real-world products and working closely with manufacturing from concept through production.
If you enjoy seeing the parts you design come to life on the shop floor and solving manufacturing challenges, we'd like to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop custom fabricated and machined components using SolidWorks, Fusion 360 or similar program.
- Create detailed manufacturing drawings, assemblies, weldments, and bills of materials (BOMs).
- Reverse engineer existing parts and equipment.
- Work directly with production, machining, welding, and fabrication teams to improve manufacturability.
- Support prototype development, testing, and product improvements.
- Review customer drawings and specifications to ensure manufacturability.
- Assist with estimating material requirements and production methods.
- Maintain engineering documentation and revision control.
- Provide technical support to sales, purchasing, and manufacturing departments.
- Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve production efficiency.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology (or equivalent experience).
- Proficiency with SolidWorks, Fusion 360 or similar program.
- Experience creating fabrication, machining, and assembly drawings. preferred
- Strong understanding of GD&T and engineering drawing standards.
- Knowledge of machining processes including CNC milling, turning, and fabrication.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Preferred
- Experience with sheet metal, structural steel, weldments, and custom fabrication.
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.
- Experience with CNC programming or CAM software.
- Understanding of welding processes and manufacturing methods.
- 3 years of mechanical design experience in a manufacturing environment
- Project management experience.
What You'll Work On
- Custom industrial equipment
- Fabricated steel structures
- Precision machined components
- Production tooling and fixtures
- Equipment redesigns and upgrades
- Customer-specific engineered solutions
Benefits
We offer an excellent benefits package, including:
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Company-funded retirement benefit
- Professional development opportunities
- Stable, long-term employment with an established manufacturing company
Why Join Us?
This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of custom engineering projects rather than repetitive production designs. You'll collaborate directly with experienced machinists, welders, and fabricators to develop innovative solutions for industrial customers while seeing your designs become finished products.