Mechanical Design Engineer

Description

Company Description

Join the Team Behind the World's Leading Automatic Broilers!

At Nieco, LLC, innovation has been at the heart of everything we do for more than 50 years. As the global leader in manufacturing automatic broilers, we've sold more than 80,000 units worldwide and earned the trust of major restaurant chains, hospitals, schools, universities, stadiums, and entertainment venues. Our equipment is known for its reliability, precision, and performance, helping foodservice operators deliver consistent, high-quality results every day.

Role Description

We're looking for a talented and motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team in Windsor, California. If you're passionate about product design, enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, and want to see your ideas go from concept to production, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing and developing innovative foodservice equipment that powers kitchens around the world. In this role, you will:

• Design, develop, and improve mechanical systems and components for commercial cooking equipment
• Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and engineering drawings using SolidWorks
• Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, quality, and other cross-functional teams throughout the product development cycle
• Build and evaluate prototypes, conduct testing, and analyze performance results
• Ensure designs meet applicable safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Troubleshoot design challenges and implement practical, cost-effective solutions
• Optimize products for manufacturability, reliability, and performance
• Support projects from initial concept through production launch and ongoing product improvements

What You'll Bring

· Ability to work full-time on-site in Windsor, California 

· Comfortable collaborating with manufacturing, production, and engineering teams in a hands-on environment

Qualifications

•  Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
• 3-5 years of mechanical design engineering experience
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and product development processes
• Experience designing durable, reliable machine systems
• Proficiency with SolidWorks CAD software 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

  Compensation

Salary Range: $75,000-$100,000 annually*

*Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience, skills, education, training, and business needs.

Benefits

Eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development opportunities

Work Environment

This position is based at Nieco's manufacturing facility in Windsor, California. The Mechanical Design Engineer will work on-site and interact regularly with production equipment, prototypes, manufacturing processes, and cross-functional teams. This is not a remote or hybrid position. Candidates must be able to work on-site during regular business hours.

Equal Employment Opportunity.

Why Join Nieco?

• Work for an established industry leader with a global reputation
• Contribute to innovative products used by major brands worldwide
• Collaborate with experienced professionals in a supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on products from concept through production
• Stable, growing organization with a culture of continuous improvement

Nieco, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, reproductive health decision-making, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodation will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants throughout the recruitment process, consistent with applicable law.

Machinery Manufacturing, Engineering, Design Engineering

Employment Type

Full-time