Cullerton Group is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks, cranes, and heavy equipment. This opportunity focuses on the design and development of mechanical components, welded steel structures, fabricated assemblies, and truck-mounted machinery.
The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on mechanical design experience, proficiency in 3D CAD software, and a solid understanding of manufacturing and fabrication processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop mechanical components, welded steel structures, frames, and fabricated assemblies.
- Create detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and manufacturing specifications.
- Design mechanical systems and support integration of hydraulic components and lifting equipment.
- Apply GD&T and design for manufacturability (DFM) principles.
- Develop bills of materials (BOMs) and engineering change documentation.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and fabrication teams.
- Support prototype development, testing, validation, and production improvements.
- Troubleshoot mechanical design issues and optimize equipment performance.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of mechanical design engineering experience preferred.
- Strong proficiency in SolidWorks, Onshape, or comparable 3D CAD software.
- Hands-on experience designing welded steel structures, fabricated components, and mechanical assemblies.
- Experience creating detailed engineering drawings and production-ready designs.
- Strong understanding of GD&T, fabrication processes, and DFM.
- Experience supporting mechanical products from design through manufacturing.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience designing heavy equipment, cranes, specialty trucks, or industrial machinery.
- Knowledge of hydraulic systems, lifting mechanisms, and truck-mounted equipment.
- Experience with structural loading, weight distribution, and mechanical equipment integration.
- Familiarity with prototyping, product testing, BOMs, and engineering change orders.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
Interested?
If you have hands-on experience designing mechanical equipment and fabricated assemblies and are interested in this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or send your updated resume to learn more!
