Mechanical Product Design Engineer

Location: Chesterfield, VA
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Salary: From $95,000 per year (higher compensation available based on experience)

We are hiring a Mechanical Product Design Engineer to support the design, development, and continuous improvement of heavy mechanical equipment used in industrial lifting, maintenance, and emergency response applications.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys taking products from concept through production while collaborating with manufacturing, operations, suppliers, and field personnel to deliver reliable, high-quality equipment.

• Design new mechanical equipment and improve existing products.
• Create 3D models and engineering drawings using SolidWorks or comparable parametric CAD software.
• Perform engineering calculations and reverse engineering when needed.
• Validate designs through Finite Element Analysis (FEA), prototype evaluations, testing, and field verification.
• Develop solutions that improve equipment performance, safety, serviceability, manufacturability, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, including drawings, bills of materials, calculations, and design records.
• Ensure designs comply with engineering standards, customer requirements, and safety regulations.

• Support projects from concept through manufacturing, testing, commissioning, implementation, and ongoing product support.
• Assist with equipment rebuilds, upgrades, inspections, repair planning, and troubleshooting.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams, operations, suppliers, and leadership to help keep projects on schedule.
• Provide technical support for production, field service, inspections, and customer-related engineering issues.
• Verify products are built according to engineering specifications and quality expectations.

• Solve technical challenges using sound engineering principles.
• Participate in product standardization and quality improvement efforts.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, vendors, and customers.
• Manage multiple assignments while adapting to changing priorities.
• Stay informed on current engineering methods, equipment technologies, and applicable industry standards.