Mechanical Engineer - Product Design & Development (Entry Level)

Valley Craft is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, and production of material handling, storage, and safety related products.

This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer early in their career who wants exposure to real production hardware, manufacturing support, and product lifecycle ownership.

The position emphasizes practical engineering execution , collaboration with manufacturing, and continuous product improvement.

• Design and engineer new products and custom solutions
• Support existing product designs through design updates, documentation changes, and production support
• Assist with engineering change requests (ECRs/ECOs) and implementation into production
• Help diagnose production, quality, or field issues and support corrective actions.

• Create and update 3D models, drawings, and BOMs using SolidWorks
• Apply company drawing standards, tolerances, weld symbols, and basic GD&T
• Maintain accurate part data, revisions, and metadata in PDM and MRP systems

• Work closely with fabrication, welding, assembly, and quality teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and buildable
• Support fixture design and basic prototyping as needed
• Identify potential pinch points, cut hazards, or ergonomic concerns early and help implement improvements