We're hiring an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team and work on design, documentation, and continuous improvement of our equipment lines. This role has direct involvement across the full product lifecycle — from concept to shop floor to field. Engineering end to end includes creating new designs, maintaining, and correcting existing drawing packages, and reverse engineering legacy or customer-supplied equipment and parts when drawings don't exist or don't match what's in the field. You'll work closely with leadership, sales, production, purchasing, service teams, and customers directly.
Responsibilities
Create and maintain detailed drawings, BOMs, and specifications for fabrication and assembly for both existing and new product designs
Design and develop new equipment components and assemblies using CAD software (Autodesk Inventor preferred)
Support production by resolving design-related issues on the shop floor
Evaluate and improve existing product designs for cost, durability, and manufacturability
Work with vendors on component integration
Conduct testing and validation of prototypes and new designs
Collaborate with sales and customers to develop custom or retrofit solutions
Maintain design documentation and revision control
Support new product development tied to market diversification
Identify, initiate, and lead continuous improvement initiatives that drive results to the companies’ goals and objectives.
Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
Proficiency with CAD software (Autodesk Inventor preferred)
Understanding of sheet metal fabrication, welding, and hydraulic/mechanical systems
Experience in agricultural, industrial, or heavy equipment manufacturing preferred
Strong problem-solving skills and comfort working directly on the shop floor
Ability to communicate effectively with production staff, vendors, and customers
Excellent communication, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills
About Newton Crouch Company, LLC Newton Crouch Co., LLC (NCC) has served the agricultural industry since 1940 as a spreading and spraying equipment innovator. Our equipment is used throughout the United States and the world. Service, dependability, and quality construction are our priority.
Compensation & Perks
Competitive Salary
Insurance: health, dental, vision, short term disability, life, and accident insurance
Company paid life and long-term disability insurance