Mechanical Engineer - Designer

General Job Description:

Title: Mechanical Engineer/Designer

Location: Batavia, Ohio

Department: Engineering

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer/Designer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have experience designing and detailing components for manufacturing, with an emphasis on efficiency, accuracy, and manufacturability. This role is critical in supporting a fast-paced production environment, ensuring the creation of precise and functional designs for fabrication and assembly.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Develop and produce fabrication drawings, flat-patterns, layouts, and detail drawings for manufacturing.
• Apply form, fit, and function principles to design components quickly and accurately.
• Create complete drawing sets, including installation details and supplementary sub-component views.
• Design efficient and manufacturable assemblies using input from various sources, including physical samples, sketches, and engineering standards.
• Generate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) using Microsoft Office tools or ERP systems.
• Document and maintain engineering procedures and standard work instructions.
• Ensure designs meet company drafting standards, industry regulations, and production requirements.
• Collaborate closely with production, purchasing, and other internal departments to support manufacturing and project timelines.

Specific Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Develop and produce fabrication drawings, flat-patterns, layouts, and detail drawings for manufacturing.
• Apply form, fit, and function principles to design components quickly and accurately.
• Create complete drawing sets, including installation details and supplementary sub-component views.
• Design efficient and manufacturable assemblies using input from various sources, including physical samples, sketches, and engineering standards.
• Generate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) using Microsoft Office tools or ERP systems.
• Document and maintain engineering procedures and standard work instructions.
• Ensure designs meet company drafting standards, industry regulations, and production requirements.
• Collaborate closely with production, purchasing, and other internal departments to support manufacturing and project timelines.

Preferred Qualifications (Pluses):

• Experience working with sheet metal design and fabrication processes.
• Background in a job shop or custom manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP systems and BOM integration.
• Knowledge of welding symbols and standards.

Additional Requirements:

• Pass background check and drug test
• Demonstrate ability to accurately read and interpret a tape measure (test will be required)

Company Overview:

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plan
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

Additional Data:

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EEO & Affirmative Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

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Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.

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