Mechanical / Process Design Engineer

Richland, NE 68601

Posted: 01/05/2026 Category: Engineering Job Number: 163778

Job Description

A-Line Staffing is now hiring a Mechanical / Process Design Engineer in Columbus, Nebraska 68601. The Mechanical / Process Design Engineer would be working for a Fortune 500 company and has career growth potential. This would be full time / 40+ hours per week.

If you are interested in this Mechanical / Process Design Engineer position, please contact Lindsay Kopasz at 586-710-7959 or ALINESTAFFING.COM.

Mechanical / Process Design Engineer Compensation

  • The pay for this position is $55.56 per hour.
  • Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment.
  • A 401(k) with a company match is available for full-time employees with 1 year of service on our eligibility dates.

Mechanical / Process Design Engineer Highlights

  • This position is a contract assignment with potential to hire on permanently based upon attendance, performance, and business needs.
  • The required availability for this position is onsite, standard business hours, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

 

Mechanical / Process Design Engineer  Responsibilities

  • Design assembly and packaging equipment and create User Requirements Specifications (URS) that meet manufacturing standards.
  • Develop and implement process designs for new equipment.
  • Lead supplier relationships and external design teams for capital projects.
  • Create and maintain 3D models / 2D drawings using CAD software.
  • Optimize equipment designs for cost efficiency, changeover time, maintainability, and manufacturability.
  • Perform engineering analyses to validate and optimize designs.
  • Lead medical manufacturing process technology initiatives across sites and products.
  • Manage equipment development projects from requirements through implementation and site acceptance testing (SAT)
  • Select vendors, manage procurement, and ensure successful equipment integration.
  • Provide equipment and engineering cost inputs for business cases.
  • Validate equipment designs meet safety and operational standards.
  • Collaborate with suppliers on automation process optimization.
  • Analyze process performance data from existing operations.
  • Manage vendor contracts with procurement and legal teams.
  • Develop innovative mechanical systems based on project requirements and industry standards.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including assembly instructions and bills of process.
  • Participate in design reviews and risk assessments.
  • Build and maintain Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
  • Collaborate on prototype development and testing.
  • Coordinate with electrical and mechanical engineers for system integration.
  • Provide technical expertise during production issues.
  • Ensure compliance with quality policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
  • Design equipment for efficient operations, high uptime, and serviceability.
  • Deliver projects on time and within budget.

 

Mechanical / Process Design Engineer  Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
  • Proven experience designing and implementing mechanical systems and manufacturing equipment.
  • Proficiency in CAD software (3D modeling / 2D drawings)
  • Strong understanding of process design, equipment optimization, and manufacturability principles
  • Experience managing projects from concept to implementation, including vendor coordination.
  • Familiarity with FMEA, process validation, and risk assessment
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work onsite in Columbus, NE

 

Mechanical / Process Design Engineer  Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in medical manufacturing or capital equipment projects
  • Demonstrated ability to optimize designs for cost efficiency and maintainability.
  • Knowledge of quality systems and regulatory standards for manufacturing equipment

 

If you think this Mechanical / Process Design Engineer position is a good fit for you, please reach out to me — feel free to call, e-mail, or apply to this posting!

 

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