Mechanical Designer

Founded over 30 years ago and based in the Akron, OH area, our client  is a prominent OEM renowned for its systems integration and manufacturing expertise. The company employs over 20 experienced employees, many with over 20 years of loyal service, underscores its commitment to excellence and stability. They predominantly supply equipment and services to the Rubber and Plastics Industries, ensuring high-quality solutions for industrial manufacturing companies.

The Mechanical Designer will have 2 goals:  Mechanical Design and Project Management.

Mechanical Design: Design free standing light industrial machinery involving a number of elements listed below.

• Weldments
• Sheet Metal
• Fabricated components
• Pneumatics
• Motion components – bearings, rails, shafts, belts, pulleys, chains, motors
• Incorporating electrical control devices

Project Management: You will work closely with purchasing, production and engineering to drive customer projects through to completion and shipment

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of related design experience

• Proficiency in AutoCAD

• Experience with design of light industrial machinery

• Computer skills - PC literate.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Organized – able to manage multiple projects at different stages

Following further conversation about your professional background and experience with mechanical design a complete job description will be provided.  

Comprehensive benefits package offered, company pays 100% of employees medical insurance premiums,  HSA, 401K match, profit sharing program and much more. 

To comply with some state laws, the annual base salary range for this position has been provided. The range given is broad and should be considered as a guideline only. Our client will consider a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, the salaries of current employees in similar roles, and other factors when extending an offer.