Job Posting Start Date 03-27-2026 Job Posting End Date 05-29-2026

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Mechanical Design Engineer located in** Columbia, SC.**

Reporting to the Mechanical Design Engineering Manager the Mechanical Design Engineer

What a typical day looks like:

• Apply complex design practices and procedures to assigned program areas to create custom tooling, jigs and fixtures with standard processes such as CNC milling/turning and Additive Manufacturing
• Create and release detailed drawings and interface with machine shop for quote and completion
• Manage sourcing and deliveries from suppliers for fabrication of tools/fixtures and equipment
• Work with other members of the development team to support manufacturing tooling design initiatives
• Assist in generating production and technology roadmaps that support customer expectations
• Support design improvements that enhance manufacturability and assembly while minimizing costs
• Provide complex technical support to manufacturing floor to enhance manufacturability and assembly while minimizing costs
• Perform Tolerance Analysis and make recommendations
• Project Management on multiple customer accounts.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team,

• 5+ years of 3D CAD Experience (Solidworks CSWP preferred)
• Strong verbal, presentation and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, high energy and strong time management skills
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate with others
• Demonstrated leadership skills and team orientation
• Drawing creation and release experience
• Please submit "Hands On" Design Project Examples or portfolio
• 3D Printing Experience
• Manual or CNC Milling/Lathe Experience
• Introductory Understanding of GD&T / Dimensional Management

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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Job Category

Production Engineering

Relocation: Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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