Top 204 mechanical engineer Jobs in columbus, oh

Design Engineering Manager
Nifco America, Corp. —Canal Winchester, OH
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- 5 years
- Health savings account
- Relocation assistance
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Project Engineer
Sutphen Towers —Hilliard, OH
- $55,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
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- Research
- Health savings account
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Research Engineer (Friction Welding Processes)
EDISON WELDING INSTITUTE INC —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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Maritime Systems Engineer
Battelle —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- Bachelor of Science
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Mechanical Engineering Advisor
ENGIE —Columbus, OH
- $140,000 - $170,000 a year
- Full-time
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Mechanical Engineer - Entry Level
HEV —Grove City, OH
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Mechanical Design Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering
Amazon Web Services, Inc. —Columbus, OH
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Mechanical Engineer - Power (Multiple Locations)
Burns & McDonnell —Columbus, OH
- $100,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Research
- Mid-level
- 401(k)
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Mechanical Engineer
Battelle —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- 2 years
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Design Engineering Manager
MS Companies —Canal Winchester, OH
- $120,000 a year
- Clean driving record
- 5 years
- Office
- Opportunities for advancement
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Mechanical Design Engineer
Komar Industries —Groveport, OH
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Programmable logic controllers
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Manager, Refrigeration Engineering
Thermo Fisher Scientific —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- Office
- 3 years
- Master's degree
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Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer - US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
Engineered Vision —Westerville, OH
- From $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Research
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Mechanical Systems Engineer
MPW Corporate Services —Hebron, OH
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Bachelor of Science
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Sr. Manager, ULT Product Development
Thermo Fisher Scientific —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- Office
- Master's degree
- Product management
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Mechanical Engineer
Futures Consulting, LLC —Columbus, OH
- $85,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Mechanical Engineer - MEP
Career Collective, LLC —Columbus, OH
- $80,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Construction site
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Equipment Design Engineer
Omni One —Columbus, OH
- $85,000 - $105,000 a year
- Email
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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MEP Project Manager
Michael Page —Columbus, OH
- $130,000 - $160,000 a year
- 7 years
- Construction site
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Fuel card
- Paid time off
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Mechanical Project Manager
Tate Access Floors Inc —Columbus, OH
- $90,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 5 years
- Office
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Design Engineering Manager

Nifco America, Corp. -
Canal Winchester, OH

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Health savings account
Relocation assistance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Customer communication
Teamwork
Project engineering
Injection (injection molding)
Driver's License
Bachelor's degree
FEA
3D modeling
Plastics injection molding
Mechanical product development projects

Full Job Description

Company Overview
Nifco America, Corp. is a leading global supplier of plastic fasteners, serving diverse industries such as automotive, electronics, telecommunications, home appliances, office equipment, and fashion. We specialize in the design and manufacturing of custom injection-molded plastic components and assemblies, driving innovation and quality across markets worldwide.

Job Summary:

An experienced and strategic Design Manager is responsible for leading the product design and product development function. As a key member of the engineering leadership team, this role manages and supervises product design and development staff, both directly and through subordinate engineering leaders. The Design Manager plays a critical role in ensuring effective design execution, supporting product development objectives, and aligning design activities with organizational and customer requirements.

As a leader within this organization, they are to adhere to the Nifco NA Leadership Commitment as stated; “I set the standard by prioritizing Safety, Quality, and Culture. As a steward of WH2, it is my responsibility to model these principles. My role requires that I build strong customer relationships and respond proactively to their needs; lead change initiatives to improve efficiency and adaptability; promote collaboration, transparency and accountability across the organization; and develop my team members through mentorship and constructive feedback. By striving to lead in this manner, I position the organization for sustainable growth and profitability.”

Key Responsibilities:

All Levels:

Design Leadership & Strategy

· Serve as a key advisor to designers, supervisors, and team leads on innovative product design concepts and solutions.

· Support new business development by providing design input and technical support to the Sales team.

· Participate in and facilitate market research activities to support new product development and innovation.

· Align product design activities with customer requirements, business objectives, and organizational strategy.

Product Design & Development Execution

· Act as a technical checker and provide design guidance throughout the development of assigned parts.

· Ensure designs meet all functional, manufacturing, and quality requirements prior to release to production.

· Serve as the final design checker to minimize design errors before production handoff.

· Support timely submission of complete and accurate design documentation to the production team.

Engineering Tools, Systems & Technical Support

· Support and advise staff in creating, manipulating, and reviewing 3D data and solid models.

· Guide staff in the use of CAE tools, including FEA and Moldflow, to validate design strength and plastic flow.

· Assist with sketching, conceptual modeling, and creation of rough models for new product concepts.

· Advise on material selection and interpretation of customer material specifications.

Quality, Compliance & Risk Management

· Utilize DFMEA and control plans to support collaboration with quality teams.

· Guide staff in verifying design compliance with customer requirements and defining countermeasures when necessary.

· Provide expertise in understanding and interpreting existing patents.

· Support design modifications to ensure patent compliance and identify opportunities for new patentable features.

Budgeting, Quoting & Business Support

· Understand and support budget planning for new projects and engineering changes.

· Provide design input to support quoting activities and business case development.

· Assist Sales and program teams during customer negotiations as needed.

Customer & Plant Support

· Provide customer design support through meetings, hand sketches, drawings, and digital data exchange.

· Support production plants through local and onsite activity to resolve design-related issues.

· Travel offsite as required, including overnight visits to customers and other plants.

People Leadership & Development

· Interview, train, and evaluate product design and development staff.

· Coach and mentor staff on technical skills, documentation standards, and design best practices.

· Foster a collaborative, high-performance design team culture focused on quality, innovation, and accountability.

Design Manager – Level I

· Executes product design projects and supports day‑to‑day engineering operations.

· Provides technical guidance and design review support to the team.

· Supports quoting, budgeting, and new project planning with guidance.

· Manages individual contributors and small teams.

· Focuses on developing leadership, communication, and cross‑functional skills.

Senior Design Manager – Level II

· Acts as a strategic advisor on design direction, complexity, and risk.

· Leads cross‑functional collaboration with sales, quality, manufacturing, and customers.

· Owns major product development programs and design strategy execution.

· Drives improvements in design processes, standards, and CAE utilization.

· Develops team training plans and succession readiness.

· Influences business decisions through design innovation and cost optimization.

Regional Design Manager – Level III

· Defines long‑term design and innovation strategy aligned with business growth plans

· Advises executive leadership on product design risks, opportunities, and technology direction.

· Oversees multiple programs, sites, or regions.

· Champions enterprise‑wide design standards, best practices, and innovation processes.

· Develops future talent pipelines and leadership succession.

· Represents design leadership in global or corporate initiatives.

Qualifications (All Levels):

Experience

· Level I: 5–7 years product design and development experience.

· Level II: 7–10 years progressive design engineering experience with team leadership.

· Level III: 10+ years design engineering experience with multi‑program or multi‑site leadership.

Education

· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Degree or equivalent degree or experience

Skills & Competencies

· Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

· Must demonstrate effective leadership qualities.

· Strong interpersonal/communication skills to interact effectively with customers and other Nifco personnel.

· Strong knowledge of CATIA and familiarity with SolidWorks, Moldflow, CAE preferred.

· Strong knowledge of injection molding and manufacturing methods preferred.

· Willing to travel and work via occasional overnight trips.

· Ability to multitask effectively. Work effectively in a team environment.

· Licensed driver with a safe driving record.

Join us to lead innovative mechanical projects that shape the future of our industry! We’re committed to empowering our team members with the tools they need to succeed while fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Are you located in the Canal Winchester, OH, Troy, MI, or Shelbyville, KY area?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Product design and development: 5 years (Required)
Plastics injection molding: 5 years (Required)
Toyota and Nissan customer requirements: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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