Mid Level Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs
Mid level mechanical design engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own design projects end to end, make decisions with limited oversight, and guide junior teammates through complex development cycles. Openings run across Manufacturing, Electronics & Hardware, and Technology & Software, with Apple, Tesla, and KLA among the employers hiring at this level now.
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Main Tasks
- Design & Development: Create 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical specifications for mechanical parts, assemblies, and systems using tools AutoCAD or AutoCAD Inventor.
- Manufacturability Focus: Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to optimize designs for ease, speed, and cost of production.
- Prototyping & Testing: Develop and oversee machine part builds, conduct physical and virtual testing (FEA analysis), and refine designs based on performance and manufacturability feedback.
- Collaboration: Work closely with manufacturing, materials, quality, and production teams to resolve design-to-production issues.
- Specifications & Documentation: Prepare Bill of Materials (BOM), engineering drawings. Apply GD&T, tolerance analysis, and technical reviews.
- Process Support: Assist in process validation, equipment setup, and troubleshooting to ensure smooth production start-up.
- Project Management: Manage timelines, budgets, and resources for design and development projects. Set-up team reviews and process sign-offs.
- Compliance & Standards: Ensure designs meet regulatory, safety, and quality standards.
- Review project requirements and translate them into mechanical design specifications 80% of time devoted to design and 20% of time devoted to engineering functions.
- Create and refine CAD models, run simulations, prepare manufacturing drawings/layouts.
- Coordinate with manufacturing teams to resolve design issues and ensure production readiness.
- Document design iterations provide multiple proposals with suggested pros and cons for each. Request manufacturing feedback.
Your Profile
Education:
- 2-year associate degree in mechanical engineering with CAD skills. Prefer bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with CAD skills.
Experience:
- 4+ years of mechanical design engineering experience, preferably designing manufacturing equipment, machinery, tooling, or fixtures.
- Experience taking designs from concept through fabrication, assembly, testing, installation, and production support.
- Hands-on experience applying DFM/DFA principles and troubleshooting or improving manufacturing equipment.
- Experience collaborating with manufacturing, quality, maintenance, fabrication, and production teams.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in 3D CAD and engineering drawings, preferably Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
- Strong knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, BOMs, and mechanical design documentation.
- Practical knowledge of machining, welding/fabrication, sheet metal, assembly, and material/component selection.
- Experience with mechanical design calculations, equipment troubleshooting, and FEA/simulation; FEA experience preferred.
Are you full of ideas? Are you keen to take on responsibility and really achieve something? Then our doors are open to you. This company lives out its values, gives people the freedom to use their own initiative, and offers many development exciting opportunities and many exciting projects – all of which awaits you here.
As worldwide experts in filtration, MANN+HUMMEL develop solutions for vehicles, industrial applications, clean air inside vehicles and the sustainable use of water. With team spirit and an open culture of communication, we are continuously working towards achieving our vision of ‘leadership in filtration’. Become part of our team.
Main Tasks
- Design & Development: Create 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical specifications for mechanical parts, assemblies, and systems using tools AutoCAD or AutoCAD Inventor.
- Manufacturability Focus: Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to optimize designs for ease, speed, and cost of production.
- Prototyping & Testing: Develop and oversee machine part builds, conduct physical and virtual testing (FEA analysis), and refine designs based on performance and manufacturability feedback.
- Collaboration: Work closely with manufacturing, materials, quality, and production teams to resolve design-to-production issues.
- Specifications & Documentation: Prepare Bill of Materials (BOM), engineering drawings. Apply GD&T, tolerance analysis, and technical reviews.
- Process Support: Assist in process validation, equipment setup, and troubleshooting to ensure smooth production start-up.
- Project Management: Manage timelines, budgets, and resources for design and development projects. Set-up team reviews and process sign-offs.
- Compliance & Standards: Ensure designs meet regulatory, safety, and quality standards.
- Review project requirements and translate them into mechanical design specifications 80% of time devoted to design and 20% of time devoted to engineering functions.
- Create and refine CAD models, run simulations, prepare manufacturing drawings/layouts.
- Coordinate with manufacturing teams to resolve design issues and ensure production readiness.
- Document design iterations provide multiple proposals with suggested pros and cons for each. Request manufacturing feedback.
Your Profile
Education:
- 2-year associate degree in mechanical engineering with CAD skills. Prefer bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with CAD skills.
Experience:
- 4+ years of mechanical design engineering experience, preferably designing manufacturing equipment, machinery, tooling, or fixtures.
- Experience taking designs from concept through fabrication, assembly, testing, installation, and production support.
- Hands-on experience applying DFM/DFA principles and troubleshooting or improving manufacturing equipment.
- Experience collaborating with manufacturing, quality, maintenance, fabrication, and production teams.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in 3D CAD and engineering drawings, preferably Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
- Strong knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, BOMs, and mechanical design documentation.
- Practical knowledge of machining, welding/fabrication, sheet metal, assembly, and material/component selection.
- Experience with mechanical design calculations, equipment troubleshooting, and FEA/simulation; FEA experience preferred.
Are you full of ideas? Are you keen to take on responsibility and really achieve something? Then our doors are open to you. This company lives out its values, gives people the freedom to use their own initiative, and offers many development exciting opportunities and many exciting projects – all of which awaits you here.
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- Technology & Software11
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- Science & Research5
Mid Level Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level mechanical design engineer job?
Position your existing experience around ownership, not just contribution. Highlight projects where you led the design from concept through release, resolved technical trade-offs independently, and collaborated cross-functionally. Tailor your resume to show depth in relevant CAD tools, materials, and tolerancing methods. Employers at this level want evidence you can carry a workstream, so quantify outcomes wherever possible.
Which companies hire mid level mechanical design engineers?
Companies hiring mid level mechanical design engineers right now include Apple, Tesla, and KLA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level covers large manufacturers and product-focused technology companies that need engineers capable of driving design work without heavy supervision.
Are there remote mid level mechanical design engineer jobs?
Yes, though hands-on hardware work keeps many roles at least partially on-site. About 20% of mid level mechanical design engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, concentrated in roles focused on CAD modeling, design review, and documentation rather than lab or production work.
How do I move up to a mid level mechanical design engineer role?
Growth from entry level into mid level comes from accumulating ownership over time. Volunteer to lead sub-assemblies or complete design features rather than contributing components. Develop deeper fluency in simulation tools, GD&T, and DFM principles. Build a record of measurable impact, such as cost reductions, weight savings, or improved manufacturability, that you can speak to clearly in interviews.
Which industries hire the most mid level mechanical design engineers?
Mid Level mechanical design engineer roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Electronics & Hardware, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at this level because they rely on sustained product development cycles that require experienced engineers who can execute independently.