Mechanical Engineer

Are you an engineer who enjoys designing real products, building prototypes, and seeing your work come to life? Do you like taking ownership of designs from concept through full production launch, building, testing, and improving your designs along the way? Do you thrive in a collaborative, true design build test environment where engineers are directly involved in building real products? This role requires true end to end ownership of the product development lifecycle. If this sounds like you, we'd love to talk. Apply to join our team as a Mechanical Engineer! See the details of the position below. The Pond Guy / Airmax, Inc. is the leading manufacturer of pond, lake, and water garden products, including aeration systems, fountains, and water treatments. The Pond Guy sells nationwide to both end-users and a network of Airmax distributors. Watch now to learn more about

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Job Description:

At The Pond Guy, this Mechanical Engineer position is a product development role focused on designing and launching physical products, not just supporting designs or reviewing drawings. You will own mechanical designs from concept through production, working in a fast-paced environment where ideas quickly turn into prototypes and real-world products. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving practical engineering problems and seeing their work move from design to build to production. You'll work closely with Production and Quality to ensure designs are not only functional, but also manufacturable, cost-effective, and ready for scale. You will also see your designs quickly move from CAD to real, working products used by customers. This is a build-focused environment where engineers are actively involved in turning ideas into real, working products quickly. Here's what that looks like day-to-day: Own multiple product development projects, leading designs from concept through prototype, testing, and production launch Serve as technical lead for assigned projects, ensuring strong design execution, manufacturability (DFMA), and productionreadiness Design mechanical components and assemblies in SolidWorks, ensuring performance, quality, manufacturability, and cost targets are met Lead and facilitate design reviews,ensuringdesign alignmentqualityandproductrequirements Build and iterate prototypes usingin-house 3D printing and CNC machining, performing testing and validation through structured plans and real-world evaluation Drive continuous improvement by solving designrelated issues, using structured problem-solving and root cause analysis to optimize product performance, quality, and cost Provideengineering and technical support acrossall salesdivisions Demonstrateownership,curiosity, and persistence while benchmarking competitive products and identifying opportunities for product or process innovation Don't know about ponds? That's ok! You'll be trained to be proficient in your job. We utilize an interactive combination of hands-on and visual training to ensure everyone has a complete understanding of The Pond Guy's proactive approach to pond management. Job Requirements To be successful in this role, you need to have a certain amount of knowledge and skills: Engineering bachelor'sdegree:mechanical engineeringpreferred Proven experienceapplyingmechanical engineering principles,knowledge of materialsscience,thermodynamics,manufacturing processes, and tools in product engineering Minimum of 3+ years of experience in productdesign/development within an engineering discipline Experience creating and defining performance requirements on engineering drawings Solidunderstanding ofGD&T Proficiency in SolidWorksand/orsimilar3D-modeling software Inquisitive mindset with a passion for exploring new ideas and approaches Demonstrated ability tobuild strong connections by seeking input and fostering open dialogue Creative thinking and persistence in finding solutions to complex problems Experience withvariousmanufacturing processes such as machining, casting, metal forming,injection molding, welding/joining, extrusion, etc. Because this role includes a mix of office and field work, candidates must be comfortable in both environments. Requirements include the ability to swim, strong manual dexterity, and the ability to perform repetitive motions. The role involves bending, standing, and stooping for extended periods, as well as sitting and working at a computer for prolonged periods. It also includes regularly lifting 25 to 50 pounds and assisting with items up to 150 pounds. We need a Mechanical Engineer who has a positive attitude, and the words "can't" and "impossible" are not a part of your vocabulary. We need someone resourceful and ready to get things done. Availability The regular schedule is 8 hours per day between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. Occasionally, projects may require evening or weekend hours. Compensation This is a full-time salaried position with benefits.

Benefits include:

Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental Insurance Blue Cross Blue Shield Vision Insurance Short-term Disability Insurance Long-term Disability Insurance Accident Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Life Insurance Paid Time Off Holiday pay effective immediately (8 holidays recognized) 401 (k) with employer 4% match and revenue sharing Employee Referral program

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Career Development and Department Shadows Company Overview TPG Inc. is a growing company with over 160 employees. We are a manufacturing company for pond, lake, and water garden supplies with customers in all 50 states, servicing both wholesale and end-users. We have customers with large ponds used for swimming, fishing, and ice skating, and customers with decorative water gardens containing Koi, waterfalls, and plants. Our mission is to be a group of passionate, knowledgeable pond people helping the world enjoy ponds. We offer innovative, proven solutions delivered with a commitment to complete satisfaction... guaranteed. TPG, Inc. is not just a team; we're a tribe that is ongoing and like a family. We have fun, pursue our goals together, and feed on each other to grow. Becoming part of TPG, Inc. means more than getting a job, it's a career move. We will give you the support you need to grow with us. Company Divisions TPG, Inc. encompasses a family of businesses to support customers in all pond aspects. Airmax, Inc. - business-to-business and manufacturing. airmaxeco.com The Pond Guy, Inc. - direct-to-consumer. thepondguy.com The Pond Guy, Inc. - local services division. weknowponds.com How To Apply For This Position Step 1: Submit Your Resume. Step 2: If selected for further review, you will receive a request to take a ten-minute survey. Please complete the survey within three days of receipt. Step 3: If selected for further review, you will be contacted for an interview. The Pond Guy, Inc. prides itself on the quality of its employees, and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a drug/toxins test and background check. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. We are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.