Mechanical Design Engineer

Zing Recruiting, in partnership with a prominent industrial machinery manufacturer in the Spartanburg, SC area, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support growing project demand. These engineers will take designs from customer approval through manufacturing release and support builds on the shop floor.

Mechanical Design Engineer Job Summary

• Salary: $80,000 – $105,000/year
• Job Type: Full-Time, Salaried
• Shift/Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (flexible)
• Benefits: Full Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Company-Paid LTD & Life Insurance, Optional HSA, 401k with employer match, Paid Time Off, 11 Paid Holidays, Relocation Assistance, Annual Bonuses based on company profit and performance, Service Awards every 5 years

Mechanical Design Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Design custom industrial machinery using SolidWorks (primary), with emphasis on sheet metal, weldments, and multibody parts.
• Create detailed 2D and 3D drawings for fabrication and assembly.
• Finalize designs after customer submittal approval.
• Release manufacturing packages and support builds through production.
• Troubleshoot technical issues with manufacturing and service teams.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and design reviews.
• Provide support for customer interface, installation, and startup as needed.
• Work cross-functionally with welders, machinists, assemblers, and engineers to ensure manufacturability.

Mechanical Design Engineer Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) required.
• Minimum 2 years of machine design experience; 5 years preferred.
• Extremely strong SolidWorks skills (sheet metal design critical).
• Exposure to AutoCAD for legacy drawings.
• Experience with custom machinery/OEM equipment and fabrication environments (sheet metal, forming, welding).
• Familiarity with pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Strong soft skills: time management, meets deadlines, and practical problem-solving.
• Practical, hands-on design mindset focused on manufacturability, not purely theoretical design.

Mechanical Design Engineer Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong communicator who can collaborate with welders, machinists, and assemblers.
• Comfortable owning projects from start to finish.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Willing to relocate if necessary.

Why Zing?

• Competitive salary and full benefits.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Annual bonuses eligible based on company profit and individual performance.
• Service awards every 5 years.
• Opportunity to work on challenging, hands-on machine design projects in a supportive team environment.

Zing Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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