Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design & Development

• Design new crane systems and modify existing equipment.
• Develop practical mechanical solutions, including reverse engineering and redesign of existing components.
• Use CAD modeling, engineering calculations, FEA, prototyping, and field testing to validate designs.
• Improve equipment performance, manufacturability, serviceability, reliability, and cost.
• Maintain and improve standard equipment designs while meeting engineering standards, customer requirements, and safety regulations.

Project & Production Support

• Manage engineering projects from concept through manufacturing, testing, implementation, and lifecycle support.
• Lead crane rebuild and refurbishment activities, including inspections, repair planning, upgrades, testing, and final delivery.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, operations, leadership, vendors, and suppliers to support production and product releases.
• Provide troubleshooting, field inspections, on-site technical assistance, and emergency response support.
• Verify equipment meets customer specifications, engineering standards, and regulatory requirements.

Engineering Support

• Apply engineering judgment and creative problem-solving to technical challenges.
• Maintain engineering documentation, calculations, drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and design records.
• Communicate technical information effectively with customers, vendors, manufacturing teams, and other departments.
• Support quality, product standardization, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Manage multiple projects and changing priorities, including emergency response needs.
• Maintain knowledge of company products, industry standards, and engineering practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or equivalent parametric CAD software.
• Working knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and the ability to validate results with engineering calculations.
• Understanding of mechanical design, manufacturing processes, and engineering documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across departments.
• Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Commitment to safety and engineering quality.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10% for inspections, customer support, and field activities.

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• CSWA or CSWP SolidWorks certification.
• Experience designing heavy equipment, cranes, mobile equipment, or industrial machinery.
• Experience with hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Experience supporting products through manufacturing and field deployment.
• Familiarity with OSHA, ASME, AWS, AAR, or other applicable engineering standards.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and communicate throughout the workday.
• Ability to climb on equipment during inspections, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to occasionally lift tools, components, and equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work extended hours and respond to emergency situations when required.
• Ability to work safely in office and industrial environments.