Design Engineer
Job Description
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $60,000–$75,000 per year
- Design and modify custom heaters, components, and assemblies using SolidWorks.
- Create detailed 2D manufacturing drawings with dimensions, tolerances, and GD&T.
- Develop and maintain BOMs and engineering documentation.
- Support prototypes, testing, design validation, and product improvements.
- Perform basic engineering calculations related to stress, loading, thermal considerations, and materials.
- Work with manufacturing to troubleshoot design and production issues.
- Support engineering changes, casting simulation, and CAD/CAM activities.
- Work with Sales and customers to understand requirements and support new projects.
- Manage multiple projects while meeting customer and production requirements.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 0–3 years of engineering experience; internships, co-ops, university research, and hands-on engineering experience are welcome.
- Strong SolidWorks and 2D CAD skills.
- Understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals and engineering drawings.
- Familiarity with machining, fabrication, casting, or mechanical assembly.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
Meet Your Recruiter
Technical Recruiter
Zach Noble is a Technical Recruiter at Sterling Engineering, supporting the Commercial Division. He brings four years of corporate recruiting experience in human resources and continues to build his career with Sterling after recently joining the team.
Zach enjoys the relationship-driven side of recruiting, including getting to know candidates, understanding their goals, and helping them identify opportunities that align with their career path. His approach is centered on communication, trust, and helping people feel supported throughout the hiring process.
For Zach, recruiting is about more than matching experience to a job description. It is about helping people take meaningful steps forward in their careers while supporting teams with the talent they need to grow and succeed.