Mechanical Design Engineer | CNC Machinery & Capital Equipment

Job Description

Job Description

Company: C.R. Onsrud

Location: Troutman, North Carolina

Department: Design Engineering

Employment Type: Full-Time

Build the Machines That Build the Future

At C.R. Onsrud, we don’t build ordinary machines—we engineer high-performance industrial CNC machinery used by manufacturers across industries to create innovative products with precision and speed.

For over 100 years, the Onsrud family has pushed engineering boundaries through innovation, craftsmanship, and advanced manufacturing. Today, we continue that legacy from our state-of-the-art facility in Troutman, NC, designing and manufacturing world-class CNC machinery and capital equipment.

If you’re passionate about mechanical design, advanced machinery, and solving complex engineering challenges, this is an opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact equipment in a collaborative, engineering-driven environment.

Why Engineers Choose C.R. Onsrud:

• Design complex, custom-built industrial CNC machinery
• Work on highly engineered capital equipment—not repetitive commodity products
• Collaborative, ego-free engineering culture
• Modern, clean, climate-controlled manufacturing facility
• Long-term career growth and stability
• Diverse engineering challenges involving mechanical systems, fabrication, automation, and controls
• Opportunity to work closely with manufacturing, customers, sales, and leadership
• Your Impact

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will drive the development of sophisticated capital equipment by translating customer requirements into precision-engineered designs, 3D models, and manufacturing documentation.

You’ll work on highly technical mechanical systems involving motion control, industrial components, fabricated structures, and machine assemblies while helping bridge the gap between concept, engineering theory, and real-world manufacturing execution.

Your work will directly impact machine performance, reliability, manufacturability, and customer success.

What You’ll Do:

Mechanical Design & Engineering

• Design complex capital equipment and fabricated metal products
• Develop mechanisms involving motors, controls, clutches, brakes, gearing, and industrial automation systems
• Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and technical drawings using Autodesk Inventor
• Produce exploded views, machine manuals, and technical documentation

Electrical & Controls Support

• Design electrical prints and wiring diagrams for 3-phase and 24V systems to ANSI standards
• Support integration of controls and industrial electrical systems into machine designs

Product Development & Collaboration

• Work closely with customers, sales, and marketing to define product requirements
• Support turnkey machine development from concept through production
• Maintain engineering standards, BOMs, specifications, and drawing accuracy
• Participate in troubleshooting, process analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives

Manufacturing & Technical Support

• Support fabrication, machining, assembly, and production teams
• Apply engineering principles to improve manufacturability and machine performance
• Write technical documentation and contribute to engineering knowledge sharing

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years of mechanical design experience within fabricated metal product manufacturing
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and 3D modeling
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of:
  • Machine design principles
  • Fabrication methods
  • Industrial machinery
  • Mechanical systems and components

Preferred Experience:

• CNC machinery or capital equipment design
• Industrial automation and controls
• Sheet metal, machining, castings, plastics injection molding, heat treating, and plating processes
• BOM management and technical documentation
• Managing multiple engineering projects simultaneously

What Sets This Role Apart:

• Work on highly engineered industrial machinery—not repetitive product lines
• Hands-on collaboration with manufacturing and fabrication teams
• Opportunity to solve real-world engineering challenges
• Strong engineering autonomy and ownership
• Stable company with over 100 years of innovation
• Long-term growth opportunity within advanced manufacturing and CNC technology

Benefits:

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Bi-Weekly Payroll
• 401(k) Match
• Medical Insurance (company covers up to 80% of premium)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Voluntary Life Insurance Options
• Accident Coverage
• Company-provided uniforms for production roles

EEOC Statement: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.