Mechanical Engineer
- Application Deadline: Sept. 30, 2026
- Dayton
- On-site
About this role:
The Mechanical Engineer role is responsible for leading both sustaining engineering efforts and new product development projects from concept through production. The position involves designing and developing mechanical components and systems, creating detailed CAD models and drawings with proper GD&T, supporting prototyping and testing, and transitioning designs into manufacturable hardware. The engineer collaborates cross-functionally with electrical, software, manufacturing, sales, suppliers, and customers to ensure design compatibility, performance, and cost objectives are met. Responsibilities also include reviewing engineering analyses, supporting fixture design and test plans, conducting root cause investigations for production or field issues, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, preparing technical documentation, and providing technical support for both new and legacy products while adhering to established release-to-production protocols
Skills & Requirements
Must haves:
- 3–7 years of mechanical engineering experience in product design and development
- Experience supporting both sustaining engineering and new product development projects
- Strong background in sheet metal and/or structural steel design (vibration, shock loading, or structural performance considerations)
- Proficiency in CAD design and creation of detailed drawings with GD&T
- Experience supporting prototyping, testing, and transition to production
- Strong understanding of materials selection and design for manufacturability
- Ability to perform root cause analysis and resolve production or field issues
Nice to Have:
- Experience with FMEA
- CFD and/or thermal dynamics knowledge
- Experience working with castings
- Knowledge of electric motors and related mechanical integration
About the company
Founded in 2008 by Joe Coletta, a former engineering executive, 180 Engineering was built to create a 180-degree difference in recruitment and consulting. Frustrated by agencies that overpromised and underdelivered, Joe set out to build a firm guided by engineering principles, ensuring precision, transparency, and real results.
Our team of industry-experienced professionals understands the technical and regulatory complexities of engineering hiring and business challenges. We deliver exceptional service and real results to both clients and candidates.
Talent Solutions:
-Direct-Hire Placement: Connecting you with top-tier permanent engineering talent tailored to your team’s needs.
- Project-Based Staffing: Providing specialized engineers for critical projects, ensuring expertise when you need it.
- Consultants: Deploying industry veterans and subject matter experts (SMEs) to drive strategic initiatives.
- Fractional Executives: Supplying part-time executive leadership to guide your engineering teams.
- Payrolling: Managing pre-identified talent on our payroll, reducing overhead for your business.
Awards & Recognition:
We are proud to be nationally recognized for excellence in engineering recruitment and consulting, including:
- Inc. 5000 List: Fastest Growing Companies
- Forbes: Top-Ranked Engineering Recruitment Firms in America
- ClearlyRated Best of Staffing: 9 & 10 years running for both Talent & Client Satisfaction, a distinction held by only the top 2% of staffing firms in the industry.
Who We Support:
We partner with engineering and manufacturing-based organizations operating within highly regulated quality systems, addressing engineering, manufacturing, and IT talent and consulting needs.
If you're looking for a trusted partner in engineering Talent Solutions, let’s connect.
Ramkumar Nagalingam | Contact Person
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