Mechanical Design Engineer

Overview

D'Addario & Company is the world's largest manufacturer and distributor of musical instrument accessories. As a U.S.-based manufacturing leader, we pride ourselves on high-automation machinery, cutting-edge technology, and a deep commitment to environmentally sustainable practices. Most importantly, we're proud of our diverse team of individuals who embody our core values-family, curiosity, passion, candor, and responsibility-and bring them to life every day.

We're looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our growing, forward-thinking, and collaborative team. In this role, you'll apply a broad range of engineering principles to research and develop production machinery, automate manufacturing processes, and continuously improve how we make our products. If you love solving real-world problems with your hands and seeing your designs come to life on the production floor, you'll feel right at home here. This is an on-site role. You'll work in our Farmingdale, New York office 5 days per week.

At D'Addario, we don't just offer a job-we offer a career with one of the most iconic names in the music industry. We're passionate about innovation, craftsmanship, and creating a workplace where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas thrive. We're eager to connect with individuals who bring fresh thinking and a collaborative spirit. If you're ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear how you'll add value to our team.

Some Perks & Benefits of Working at D'Addario:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Once eligible, D'Addario provides an employer Safe Harbor contribution of 3% of total annual earnings, with the opportunity to earn up to an additional 7% in employer Discretionary contributions, regardless of employee contribution level
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Fertility and family-building benefits
• Annual performance and compensation reviews
• Career pathing and professional development via LinkedIn Learning
• A generous allotment of Paid Time Off (PTO) days
• Flexible sick day policy
• 12 paid holidays
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Enhanced short-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on D'Addario products and merchandise
• Company jam nights, artist performances, holiday parties, and special events
• A passionate, talented team that loves what they do!

Compensation:


We offer a competitive total compensation package. The base salary range for this role is $90,000-$135,000 and is commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in accordance with company policy.

Responsibilities

• Design production machinery from inception to completion, including design and detailing of all parts, overseeing assembly, design and programming of all control circuits, testing, operator training and implementation into production.
• Analyze manufacturing problems and implement solutions.
• Research, purchase and implement outsourced manufacturing machinery.
• Implement manufacturing tooling and processes for new products.
• Assist in research, development and testing of new products.
• Troubleshooting problems in the factory and determining solutions.
• Interface with QC department in investigating and correcting quality issues.

Qualifications

• BS or BE in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 3+ years designing and implementing production machinery solutions in a factory environment.
• Proficiency in Pro/Engineer (Creo) or similar 3D design software; SolidWorks knowledge a plus.
• Electro-mechanical automation background, with knowledge of general automation techniques, components, and principles.
• Knowledge of injection molding operations and mold design a significant plus.
• Familiarity with standard machining and assembly practices a plus.