Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will assist in the planning, development, and coordination of engineering projects. You will function as a product line specialist and act as an engineering expert on assigned projects. Your role will include acting as a technical consultant, assisting with solution presentations, and ensuring site performance demonstrations.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a staff advisor and consultant on technical specialties, equipment, or program functions.
• Achieve all assigned project tasks and objectives within the established strategy, ensuring functionality while meeting specifications.
• Ensure that project tasks assigned to others are completed within the established budget, schedule, and priority.
• Conduct engineering design reviews to ensure fit, function, and accuracy.
• Recommend changes in methods and procedures to improve project success or enhance engineering processes.
• Provide timely updates to leaders on the status of assigned projects and suggest alternative plans when outcomes cannot be achieved.
• Follow-up with other departments on assigned project tasks to ensure critical items are completed within needed timelines.

Essential Skills:

• Proficiency in Solidworks.
• Experience in mechanical engineering and mechanical design.
• Expertise in sheet metal and machine design.
• Background in new product development and R&D engineering.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Tooling knowledge.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• 5+ years of machine design experience.
• 1+ year of experience with Solidworks.
• Experience with sheet metal design.
• Background in manufacturing of parts.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Associates with relevant experience may be considered).

Work Environment:

These positions involve 100% desk work focused on design for new machines within an R&D setting. Work is 100% on-site at the Covington, KY location. Flexible work hours are available within standard business hours.

Job Type & Location:

This is a contract position based out of Ft Mitchell, Kentucky.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $120000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Ft Mitchell, KY.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 12, 2025.