Mechanical Product Development Engineer

• Location: Tallahassee , Florida
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #11775
• Salary: $140000

Location Type: On-Site

Summary of Position

The Mechanical Equipment Design Engineer will support the development of a new advanced manufacturing facility by designing, developing, and implementing custom production equipment, automated machinery, fixtures, and tooling. This is a hands-on engineering role responsible for taking equipment concepts through design, fabrication, installation, qualification, and production startup.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of engineering experience involving mechanical equipment design, manufacturing equipment, automation, or industrial machinery.
• Demonstrated experience designing production equipment, automated machinery, fixtures, tooling, or electromechanical systems.
• Strong proficiency with 3D CAD and the ability to produce detailed mechanical drawings and engineering documentation.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including component selection, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret and work from mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and equipment schematics.
• Demonstrated ability to manage equipment projects from concept/design through fabrication, installation, commissioning, and production startup.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Experience designing or implementing automated assembly or production equipment.
• Experience supporting a new manufacturing facility, plant startup, production expansion, or equipment installation program.
• Experience with industrial automation, robotics, electromechanical systems, or automated machinery.
• Familiarity with PLC-controlled equipment and the ability to collaborate effectively with controls/automation engineers.
• Experience managing equipment vendors, machine builders, fabrication partners, and commissioning activities.
• Experience with equipment qualification, validation, troubleshooting, reliability improvement, or production optimization.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, energetic materials, highly regulated manufacturing, or other safety-critical production environments.