Urschel, a 100% employee-owned company, has an opening for a Mechanical Design Engineer at our off-site location in Valparaiso, IN in our Innovation & Development Department. The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for creating or improving product designs that are highly functional, safe, and in synchronization with Urschel manufacturing capabilities.
Urschel employee-owners design and build industrial cutting equipment for companies worldwide from our corporate headquarters in Chesterton, Indiana, U.S.A. just 45 miles outside of Chicago, IL. We are committed to exceptional quality, service, and innovation.
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Company Benefits, Rewards and Perks:

• Annual performance award bonus based on overall company performance (avg 11%)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Stock Issued Annually
• 2 Weeks’ Vacation Available Upon Hire
• Low Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Premiums and Deductibles
• Free Health Clinic (Available to Employees and Their Dependents)
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• Free Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Free 24/7 Access to An Onsite Workout Center with Personal Trainers
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Support for Community Involvement/Philanthropy

Job Duties:
·       mechanical design of parts, assemblies, and machines;
·       utilize CAD software for design and drafting purposes;
·       creation of parts prints;
·       performance testing and analysis;
·       internal technical support.
A bachelor’s degree in engineering and two years of product design experience in a manufacturing setting is required. The candidate must possess excellent communication talents, strong critical thinking and problem solving abilities, attention to detail, drafting skills, and proficiency with 3-D CAD software, preferably in Solidworks. Working on-site is required as this is not a remote work position.


EEO/AA/Minorities


Position Posted: 10/12/2023