Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

The Professional Division of Spherion Mid Ohio is partnering with a growing manufacturer in Ashland, Ohio seeking a Junior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their engineering team. This is a newly created position driven by company growth and an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer who wants to do more than sit behind a computer all day. You'll have the chance to take what you know from school, internships, co-ops, or your first engineering role and apply it to real products that are designed, manufactured, assembled, and tested on-site.Salary: $70,000–$85,000, based on experienceSchedule: 1st shift, Monday through Friday, approximately 7:00 AM–4:00 PMAdditional Compensation: Bonus eligibleLocation: Ashland, Ohio | On-siteWhat You'll Be Doing You'll work closely with experienced engineering professionals while developing your own design skills and taking on increasing responsibility.• Create and revise 3D models, assemblies, detailed drawings, and bills of material• Support mechanical design projects from defined requirements through production release• Complete engineering calculations and assist with component selection• Help develop prototypes and support product testing, data collection, and documentation• Work with manufacturing to resolve drawing, design, and production questions• Maintain accurate engineering revisions, change documentation, PDM, and ERP information• Participate in design reviews, production trials, and corrective actions• Support cost reduction, product standardization, and design-for-manufacturing initiatives• Spend time on the production floor learning how products are fabricated, assembled, tested, and improved• Recommend design, component, and manufacturing improvements as your knowledge growsWhat We're Looking For You do not need years of experience to be considered. A strong internship, co-op, or hands-on engineering background may be enough to get the conversation started.• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field, completed or nearing completion• Working knowledge of 3D CAD and mechanical drawings• Understanding of mechanical design fundamentals, materials, manufacturing processes, and tolerancing• Strong attention to detail with a willingness to ask questions and learn• Ability to communicate and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and other departmentsSolidWorks experience is preferred , but relevant experience with other 3D CAD platforms will be considered. Experience or exposure to automation, machinery, robotics, packaging equipment, custom equipment, material handling, manufacturing, fabrication, prototyping, or product testing can translate well into this opportunity.Who Will Do Well Here The company is growing quickly, and that growth is creating new opportunities along with changes in how work gets done. The right person will be someone who can adapt as the business evolves. You don't need everything to be perfectly defined before moving forward. You're willing to learn from experienced, long-tenured employees while also embracing new processes, new ideas, and changes that come with growth. If you're curious, flexible, patient, and willing to get involved beyond the drawing itself, this could be an excellent place to build your engineering career. This is a chance to join an established manufacturer during an exciting period of growth, learn alongside an experienced engineering team, and develop from an early-career designer into an engineer capable of independently owning increasingly complex projects.