Job Description
Mechanical Design Engineer Kirkwood, PA Are you a hands-on engineer who thrives on designing, troubleshooting, and improving innovative equipment from the ground up? At Earth & Turf products, we build and service compact, high-performing compost and manure spreaders for landscaping, market gardening, and small-scale agriculture professionals. We're committed to exceptional quality and customer satisfaction as a faith-based, fast-growing company with small business values and globally competitive products. We're looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and support of our machines and help bring industry-changing ideas to life. Why You'll Love Working With Us: Faith-Based Values : Join a team committed to integrity, service, and treating people with respect—customers and coworkers alike. Small Company Feel, Global Reach : Join a fast-growing team with small business values and industry-leading innovation, making a worldwide impact. Product You Can Be Proud Of : Work with equipment that's new, different, and engineered to serve professionals in composting, landscaping, and market gardening. Customer-First Mindset : Help uphold a standard where every customer experience is 5-star—or we will keep working until it is. Collaborative Team Environment : Thrive in a workplace that values communication, mutual support, and hands-on problem-solving. Who We're Looking For: Experienced : 3+ years in a mechanical engineering role; familiar with agricultural or off-road equipment; understanding of electrical wiring, hydraulics, welded structured design, mechanical systems, and able to read and create schematics; welding experience preferred; Associate's degree in engineering technology with equivalent experience or a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related engineering field preferred. Tech Savvy : 3+ years of experience in SolidWorks or similar software in 2-D and 3-D drawings, and manufacturing documentation tools; experience with sheet metal design is strongly preferred. Mechanically Inclined : Experience in assembling and dissembling mechanical components; can troubleshoot equipment failures, familiar with manufacturing equipment, including press brake, shear, milling machine, lathe, handsaw, and welder Problem-solver : Brings a hands-on, practical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues. Detail-Oriented : Maintains precision in design, documentation, and troubleshooting. Collaborative : Works effectively with cross-functional teams, including production, service, and engineering. Strong Communicator : Able to clearly explain technical concepts and field issues to internal teams, dealers, and customers. Key Responsibilities: Design & improve mechanical systems for compact agricultural equipment, focusing on sheet metal design with integrated electrical and hydraulic components. Create & revise schematics, technical drawings, and product specifications using CAD/SolidWorks software. Build & test prototypes on the shop floor, contributing to hands-on development and design validation. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure manufacturability, serviceability, and cost-efficiency of designs. Support new product development and the continuous improvement of existing equipment. Troubleshoot field issues and provide technical support to dealers, service teams, and end-users. Create & maintain documentation, including service manuals, installation guides, and support case logs. Work a 40-hour work week focusing on efficient, high-quality output. What We Offer Our Mechanical Engineer: $85k-$95k/year, DOE Health Insurance Reimbursement Paid time off Paid holidays Quarterly bonuses A stable 40-hour work week with a focus on work-life balance The chance to work on cutting-edge, compact ag equipment with global reach A small team that values integrity, customer satisfaction, and constant innovation A faith-based company culture that puts people and purpose before profits To Apply We'd love to hear from you if you're a mechanically minded problem-solver ready to design innovative equipment that ma