Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Remote)

Insight Global is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for our first-party engineering client in Delaware, OH. This role is preferred to be on site but the client is open to remote work for the right candidate. This individual will take part in the design, development, testing, optimization, and launch of hoisting systems and components for suspended access and lifting equipment. This role owns innovation, product design, product performance, customer experience, manufacturability, market share, and margin improvement across the full product lifecycle.

Product Design & Development

Lead mechanical design, development, testing, and launch of electromechanical systems, assemblies, and components.

Translate customer, internal, and regulatory requirements into robust and manufacturable designs.

Perform engineering analyses (stress, fatigue, deflection, load calculations).

Own New Product Introduction (NPI) processes including design reviews, prototyping, testing, and launch readiness.

Product Optimization & Improvement

Improve existing products based on customer feedback, field data, warranty trends, and manufacturing challenges.

Enhance reliability, usability, safety, and overall customer experience.

Identify cost-reduction opportunities through design simplification, materials changes, and process improvements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and suppliers to improve manufacturability and reduce lifecycle costs.

Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for manufacturing, assembly, and field issues.

Ensure compliance with industry codes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Documentation & Support

Prepare and maintain engineering documentation (drawings, BOMs, specifications, manuals).

Support field engineering activities (approx. 10%).

Provide input into proposals and product requirements.

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET accredited)

10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering

Strong experience in mechanical product design, prototyping, and testing

Prior industry experience within scaffolding/sky scrapers is required

SolidWorks proficiency

AutoCAD proficiency

Ability to perform statistical analysis tied to mechanical performance or load-bearing equipment.

Experience with sheet metal, flat steel, or tube steel design Familiarity with rolling equipment (ex: rolling roof rigs used for suspended access systems)

Understanding of gear systems and gear motor design

Client support experience related to installation, structural components, or other field challenges

401(k), Medical insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance

Compensation for this role is between $120k+ per year based on years of experience.