Mechanical Design Project Engineer

Mechanical Design Project Engineer

Oklahoma City, OK | Heavy Equipment Manufacturing

Are you a Mechanical Engineer who enjoys designing equipment, solving real-world engineering problems, and seeing your work move from concept to the manufacturing floor?

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Project Engineer to join an established heavy-equipment manufacturing operation in Oklahoma City. This is a hands-on engineering role where you will combine mechanical design, CAD, project engineering, and manufacturing support while working on projects from initial concept through completion.

You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, customers, vendors, and other departments to develop equipment that meets technical requirements, quality standards, schedules, budgets, and customer expectations.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and test mechanical and electromechanical systems and components.
• Support engineering projects from concept through completion, ensuring designs meet operational, quality, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Develop heavy-equipment designs using engineering standards, customer specifications, and industry best practices.
• Create and modify 3D models and 2D drawings for components and assemblies.
• Work across mechanical and electrical disciplines to ensure successful system integration.
• Evaluate Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and execute Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Participate in engineering design reviews and implement design changes based on technical feedback and project requirements.
• Develop project timelines, technical reports, project updates, and other engineering documentation.
• Work directly with shop-floor and manufacturing personnel to troubleshoot problems and provide technical support.
• Coordinate with customers, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to keep projects moving forward.
• Occasionally travel to customer sites, vendor locations, and other facilities.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Minimum 2 years of related engineering experience.
• Proficiency with CAD software; SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles.
• Familiarity with engineering analysis tools, including FEA and CFD.
• Basic project management skills, including scheduling and task coordination.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve technical challenges.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a cross-functional engineering team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with a manufacturing ERP system such as Oracle or SAP is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Why This Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer who wants more than a traditional desk-based design position. You will have the opportunity to design heavy equipment, contribute to complete engineering projects, interact directly with manufacturing, troubleshoot production issues, and see your designs become finished equipment.

The position offers a strong combination of mechanical design and project engineering, making it attractive for an engineer who wants to continue developing technically while gaining greater ownership of projects.