Comp: $80,000-$100,000

Location: Anderson, IN (Onsite)

Our client is seeking immediate assistance in identifying a candidate for a Mechanical Engineer direct hire position in the Anderson, IN area.

Responsibilities:
• Design and develop custom mechanical systems and machine solutions to meet customer requirements and internal engineering standards
• Interpret equipment scope of work (SOW) documents to define requirements and develop functional design concepts
• Create detailed design packages including 3D models, engineering drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Support machine debug, commissioning, and validation from initial setup through customer runoff and shipment
• Provide remote and onsite troubleshooting support for equipment issues and follow-up customer visits as needed
• Collaborate with engineering, production, quality, sales, and customer teams to ensure design intent is met
• Estimate project scope, timelines, and costs while managing schedule, budget, and deliverables
• Manage multiple concurrent mechanical design projects while maintaining timelines and technical quality
• Participate in hands-on shop floor activities (~25%) including build support, troubleshooting, and system validation
• Communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Support full lifecycle machine development from concept through installation and customer acceptance
• Occasionally travel locally to customer sites for support and troubleshooting

Required Skills (Must Have):
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• 3–5+ years of mechanical design or machine design experience in a manufacturing or OEM environment
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD for 3D modeling and mechanical design
• Experience working in a cross-functional environment (engineering, production, sales, and customers)
• Hands-on experience with custom machine design, automation systems, or industrial equipment
• Experience with robotics (Fanuc or Epson preferred), pneumatics, and mechanical system integration
• Ability to work in both an office design environment and a hands-on shop floor setting
• Strong understanding of manufacturability, cost considerations, and mechanical design principles

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical blueprints and schematics
• Project management experience supporting machine builds or capital equipment projects
• Familiarity with ANSI, RIA, and industrial safety standards
• Experience working in ISO-certified or ASME-regulated manufacturing environments
• Exposure to custom automation or OEM machine build environments
• Ability to manage multiple projects with varying timelines (single long-cycle or multi-project workload)
• Strong communication and customer-facing experience

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