Mechanical Design Engineer
Samuel Merritt University
Marinette, WI · Posted September 17, 2026
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About the job
The Design Engineer will be involved with products outside the scope of normal customer requirements and will act as a liaison between necessary Samuel departments and personnel to ensure all facets of such projects are coordinated and completed in a timely and accurate manner.
ere are some of the great benefits that we offer:
Competitive wages.
Company paid health, dental, and vision benefits.
Free Employer Clinic and Urgent Care
Onsite nurse and Occupational Therapy
Paid vacation and an annual bonus.
401k with company match
Opportunity for career stability and growth
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Holidays effective day one.
Protective personal equipment is provided or cost of purchase is reimbursed.
On the job training.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop engineered documents (drawings, calculations, bills of materials, routings, etc) that reflect the needs of the customer and comply with all applicable codes and specifications.
- Monitor and report status of project from inception to shipment and report any delays to the Engineering Manager.
- Communicate with the customer to resolve discrepancies in specifications and keep customer advised of project status.
- Coordinate (either directly or via the customer) the involvement of any necessary outside agencies and include receipt of any necessary document approvals, coordination of on-site inspection visits, etc.
- Assist Engineering Manager with special projects including Engineering process improvements, customer design services, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field or Associates Degree in Mechanical field with 5 years of experience
- Must have proficient knowledge of CAD (AutoDesk Inventor preferred).
- Must be able to accurately interpret and comply with ASME code along with a wide variety of customer and outside agency specifications.
- Must have basic knowledge of statics and be able to complete appropriate design calculations. Must become proficient with the use of pressure vessel calculation software.
- Experience with IFS or similar ERP system
- Must have basic understanding of shop equipment and machinery capabilities.
- Welding: Must have a basic understanding of the welding processes.This would include application of processes, process characteristics, and representation of necessary welds with appropriate symbols.
- Materials: Must have knowledge of materials utilized. Selection of optimum materials, knowledge of material specifications and part numbers, and ability to accurately assign necessary materials to relevant engineering documents.
- Fabrication: A fundamental knowledge of fabrication methods is required. Basic capabilities and limitations of shop equipment should be utilized to determine to most effective means of product fabrication.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Welding: Must have a basic understanding of the welding processes utilized at Samuel. This would include application of processes, process characteristics, and representation of necessary welds with appropriate symbols.
- Materials: Must have knowledge of materials utilized. Selection of optimum materials, knowledge of material specifications and part numbers, and ability to accurately assign necessary materials to relevant engineering documents.
- Fabrication: A fundamental knowledge of Samuel’s fabrication methods is required. Basic capabilities and limitations of shop equipment should be utilized to determine to most effective means of product fabrication.
- Code Requirements: Must be able to accurately interpret and comply with ASME code along with a wide variety of customer and outside agency specifications.
- Computer Knowledge: Must be fluent with basic operation of word processing and spreadsheet programs.
- Calculations: Must have basic knowledge of statics and be able to complete appropriate design calculations. Must become proficient with the use of pressure vessel calculation software.
EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE:
- Must have proficient knowledge of CAD.
- Microsoft Office Applications
- IFS or similar ERP system
- Must have basic understanding of shop equipment and machinery capabilities.
Develop engineered documents that accurately reflect the product needs of the customer as well as any third-party organizations. The Design Engineer will be involved with products outside the scope of normal customer requirements and will act as a liaison between necessary Samuel departments and personnel to ensure all facets of such projects are coordinated and completed in a timely and accurate manner.
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At Samuel, we believe every team member brings unique and valuable skills, experiences and knowledge to our thriving business – enabling us to build on over 170 years of success in the metals industry. We offer countless opportunities for our team members to develop and grow in their careers, empower them to make decisions on the job and be a part of driving positive change – within our organization and in the communities where we live and work. If you’re seeking a dynamic, supportive and welcoming workplace to make your mark and grow your career, we have the programs, culture and opportunities to make it happen. We’re stronger together.
At Samuel we believe in a culture of equality. Respect and integrity are at our core. We are committed to building and creating an environment that is open and welcoming for everyone.
This job posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization
Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the United States, we utilize E-Verify.