Job Ref: # 1179168
Date Posted: 8/3/2026
Location: Lynchburg, VA
Salary (USD): $25 - $50
Description
The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and improving mechanical systems for modular conveyor systems used throughout the corrugated paper and box industry. This role supports the full design lifecycle—from concept through fabrication and assembly—by creating detailed engineering drawings, bills of materials, and production documentation while collaborating closely with manufacturing and fabrication teams.
This position is ideal for mechanical engineers with machine design experience who enjoy designing custom equipment, supporting manufacturing, and working in a hands-on industrial environment.
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
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