Mechanical Design Engineer
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 1179168
Date Posted: 8/3/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Lynchburg, VA
Salary: $25 - $50
Description
Go to end ⇓Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
- 5–8 years of mechanical system design experience.
- Experience with:
- AutoCAD
- Autodesk Inventor
- Vault
- Similar 3D CAD modeling software
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to read and interpret:
- Blueprints
- Electrical schematics
- Mechanical drawings
- Experience creating technical drawings for manufacturing.
- Experience preparing Bills of Materials (BOMs), Pick Lists, and production release documentation.
- Familiarity with engineering standards and manufacturing processes.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical system issues.
- Experience using analog and digital multimeters.
- Knowledge of basic electrical and electronic principles.
Requirements:
- Design new mechanical systems and modify existing equipment designs.
- Develop detailed engineering drawings for manufacturing and production.
- Prepare Bills of Materials (BOMs), Pick Lists, and production documentation.
- Provide engineering support during fabrication, welding, and equipment assembly.
- Read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics.
- Collaborate with manufacturing personnel to ensure designs meet production requirements.
- Support continuous improvement of mechanical systems and equipment.
- Maintain compliance with engineering standards and company work processes.
- Work safely in an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Work overtime and weekends as required to support production schedules.
Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:
- Experience designing conveyor systems or material handling equipment.
- Experience supporting fabrication and welding operations.
- Knowledge of machine design principles.
- Experience with sheet metal, structural steel, or custom machinery.
- Familiarity with manufacturing and production processes.
- Experience working in industrial equipment manufacturing.
- Military engineering or maintenance backgrounds including:
- Army 91H Track Vehicle Repairer
- Army 91X Maintenance Supervisor
- Navy Hull Maintenance Technician (HT)
- Navy Machinery Repairman (MR)
- Navy Machinist's Mate (MM)
- Air Force Mechanical Systems (2A7X3)
- Marine Corps Maintenance Management or Mechanical Maintenance specialties






























