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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** ESKRIDGE INC
- **Location:** Olathe, KS, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe Creative Cloud, Autodesk Inventor, Microsoft Office, Technical Data Management Systems, 3d Solid and Surface Modeling, Epicor ERP, Autodesk Vault, Ansys
- **Published:** October 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b399cc30adf4154f

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in mechanical engineering or other technical degree with five + years related experience and/or training.

Competencies

· Experience in design and application of mechanical machinery; gearbox design preferred.

· Strong mechanical aptitude, analytical analysis competencies and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to design and/or redesign products to ensure they meet performance, quality, manufacturing, and cost requirements for standard and/or custom products.

· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

· Outstanding time management and organizational skills.

· Positive attitude, self-motivated and confident.

Computer Skills

· 3D design software, preferably Autodesk Inventor

· Design data management software, preferably Autodesk Vault

· ANSYS Finite Element or equivalent

· Epicor ERP (and limited Profit Key ERP) System or equivalent

· Microsoft Office Suite of Products

· Adobe Suite Software

Job Type: Full-time

## Description

Designs and directs the development of mechanical components and gear related products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - includes the following, but others may be assigned

· Design spur gears, bearing systems, shafts, splines, castings, and brakes.

· Analyze performance requirements and specify an existing product, or develop a new product, to meet requirements of an application.

· Perform load and fatigue analysis on designs.

· Uses finite element software to analyze designs.

· Prepare cost estimates for products.

· Analyze, design and prepare or direct the preparation of detailed drawings, bills of materials, component routing and customer documentation.

· Ability to understand and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances.

· Confer with manufacturing employees to implement operating procedures, resolve issues, and provide technical information and assistance.

· Maintain a working knowledge of new developments, techniques, and products in the industry.