Mechanical Design Engineer
Job Description
- Develop 3D CAD component and assembly models to solve engineering problems and translate concepts or hand sketches into finished designs.
- Design and dimension components with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) considerations for molding, machining, and other manufacturing processes.
- Create simplified CAD models for 3D-printed prototypes and FEA analysis.
- Participate in prototype development and functional testing of new designs.
- Manage assigned engineering tasks independently while meeting established schedule and quality expectations.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand design requirements and drive product release and validation activities.
- Identify root causes and develop solutions to engineering and product-related problems.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and help identify opportunities to improve products and engineering processes.
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
- Must have 3+ years of experience in a technical engineering role involving CAD.
- Must have strong 3D CAD experience, ideally with Creo or with the ability to learn quickly.
- New Product Development: Be involved in products from design concept through prototyping, validation, and release.
- Hands-On Engineering: Work beyond CAD documentation with prototyping, functional testing, problem-solving, and manufacturing considerations.
- Cross-Functional Exposure: Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Application Engineering, Product Development, and Aftermarket teams.
- Technical Growth: Expand your expertise in DFM, FEA, FMEA, GD&T, DOE, industry standards, and reliability-focused design.
- Real Engineering Impact: Help identify root causes, improve designs, and influence products and processes rather than simply executing predetermined designs.
Meet Your Recruiter
Senior Technical Recruiter
Galen is a Senior Technical Recruiter at Sterling Engineering with nearly 14 years of recruiting and talent acquisition experience, spanning agency leadership, high-volume technical recruiting, and executive-level client partnership. Since joining Sterling in February 2026, he has brought a strategic, relationship-driven approach to supporting candidates and clients across manufacturing, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and more.
Galen is dedicated to solving complex hiring challenges and building trusted, long-term partnerships with candidates, hiring managers, and executives. He takes the time to understand each person’s experience, goals, and career ambitions so he can help connect them with opportunities that align with both their skills and long-term direction.
For Galen, recruiting is about being an advocate and facilitator during important moments of transition and opportunity. He genuinely enjoys learning what motivates people and helping them take meaningful next steps in their careers while supporting companies in building strong, high-performing teams.