A Mechanical Engineer researches, designs, develops, constructs, and tests mechanical devices including machines, engines and tools. Works on devices ranging from power generators to household dishwashers to surgical equipment. May specialize in a particular type of machine or tool. May develop new devices or improve existing ones to run more efficiently.
Core Responsibilities Product Development & Leadership:
Lead cross-functional engineering initiatives to design, enhance, and optimize specialized industrial door systems and custom machinery throughout the full product lifecycle.
Engineering Change Management:
Process and document Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Requests (ECRs), implementing design modifications to improve product performance, manufacturability, and cost efficiency.
Mechanical Analysis & FEA:
Perform rigorous static, dynamic, stress, force, torque, and power calculations; conduct multi-body Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to validate structural integrity and mechanical performance.
Detailed Design & Documentation:
Generate precision 3D CAD models, production-ready drawing sets, GD&T callouts, and multi-level Bills of Materials (BOM) using SOLIDWORKS and PDM systems.
Prototyping & Physical Testing:
Design and build custom test fixtures, authoring detailed test protocols and quality documentation to validate mechanical components and system assemblies.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Partner directly with factory personnel, project managers, product leaders, and external vendors to ensure design alignment with plant capabilities and supply chain specifications.
Safety & Quality Standards:
Drive compliance with industrial safety protocols, regulatory standards, and quality management practices across all engineering and prototype development phases.
Key Technical Skills & Qualifications CAD & Product Data Management:
Custom Machine Building, Prototyping, Test Fixture Design, Blueprint Interpretation, Material Selection, Vendor Technical Support. Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services. Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
