Mechanical Design Engineer – Manufacturing Equipment

MANN+HUMMEL

. Create 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical specifications for mechanical parts, assemblies, and systems .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeFayetteville • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in 3D CAD modeling, mechanical design engineering, and applying Design for Manufacturing principles to optimize production processes. Proficient in GD&T, tolerance analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

3D CAD ProficiencyMechanical Design EngineeringDesign For Manufacturing (DFM)Finite Element Analysis (FEA)GD&T Expertise

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Hard Skills

3D CAD ModelingMechanical Design DocumentationTolerance AnalysisBOM PreparationDesign For Manufacturing (DFM)FEA SimulationMechanical Design CalculationsEquipment TroubleshootingMachining KnowledgeWelding/Fabrication

Soft Skills

CollaborationProject ManagementProblem SolvingCommunicationTeam Coordination

Tools & Technologies

Autodesk InventorAutoCADEngineering DrawingsTechnical SpecificationsProduction Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate Degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EquipmentMachinery DesignToolingFixturesRegulatory StandardsQuality StandardsProduction ReadinessProcess ValidationEquipment SetupDesign Iterations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical specifications for mechanical parts, assemblies, and systems
Apply Design for Manufacturing principles to optimize designs for ease, speed, and cost of production
Develop and oversee machine part builds
Conduct physical and virtual testing, including FEA analysis, and refine designs based on feedback
Collaborate with manufacturing, materials, quality, and production teams to resolve design-to-production issues
Prepare bills of materials, engineering drawings, layouts, and technical documentation
Apply GD&T, tolerance analysis, and conduct technical reviews
Assist with process validation, equipment setup, troubleshooting, and production start-up
Manage timelines, budgets, and resources for design and development projects
Set up team reviews and process sign-offs
Translate project requirements into mechanical design specifications
Coordinate with manufacturing teams to ensure production readiness
Document design iterations and provide multiple proposals with pros and cons
Ensure designs meet regulatory, safety, and quality standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-year associate degree in mechanical engineering with CAD skills required; bachelor’s degree preferred
4+ years of mechanical design engineering experience
Experience designing manufacturing equipment, machinery, tooling, or fixtures preferred
Experience taking designs from concept through fabrication, assembly, testing, installation, and production support
Hands-on experience applying DFM/DFA principles and troubleshooting or improving manufacturing equipment
Experience collaborating with manufacturing, quality, maintenance, fabrication, and production teams
Proficiency in 3D CAD and engineering drawings; Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD preferred
Strong knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, BOMs, and mechanical design documentation
Practical knowledge of machining, welding/fabrication, sheet metal, assembly, and material/component selection
Experience with mechanical design calculations, equipment troubleshooting, and FEA/simulation; FEA experience preferred