Mechanical Design Engineer

The Montague Company

Hayward, CA

Pay: $75,000-$95,000/yr

Shift: Full time

**Company Overview**

The Montague Company is a family-owned manufacturer of commercial cooking equipment, building on a tradition of skilled craftsmanship and specialized manufacturing experience. The company focuses on product quality, reliability, and customized customer solutions.

**Job Summary**

The Mechanical Design Engineer primarily reports to the Director of Engineering and interacts with other Engineers in the Engineering Department. This role is responsible for the design and engineering of custom commercial food service equipment, with a focus on Suite products. The Mechanical Design Engineer takes ownership of projects from sales drawings all the way through production, including SolidWorks design, sheet metal, BOM creation, utility calculations, testing and production support. Because much of our work is custom and no two jobs are the same, this role designs unique solutions across a wide range of products, options and customer requirements. The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for applying the principles and theories of science, engineering, and mathematics to solve technical problems.

**Job Responsibilities**

• Own custom projects from start to production, from AutoCAD sales drawings and layouts through detailed SolidWorks parts, assemblies and drawings.
• Design and mark up sheet metal parts and assemblies, considering fabrication & manufacturing requirements.
• Integrate electrical, gas, refrigeration and plumbing systems, along with buyout equipment from other manufacturers, into one unified design.
• Perform utility calculations for projects and review vendor and buyout spec sheets to ensure compatibility.
• Develop and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and engineering documentation.
• Verify that SolidWorks drawings match the current design before release to production.
• Run the necessary tests & record data using DAQ systems to generate test reports, ensuring performance, safety, and compliance with industry standards.
• Provide proactive, hands-on support to manufacturing and assembly teams to resolve production issues and ensure products ship on time.
• Translate customer requirements, including custom requests beyond our standard catalog, into functional, reliable and quality designs.
• Communicate with Engineers, Sales, vendors & other cross functional teams to detail the requirements of the project, as well as plan, consolidate, and prepare for the necessary steps to complete the project.
• Use AI and digital tools to automate repetitive tasks, such as BOM creation and documentation, to improve efficiency.
• Develop new ideas/processes or revise current practices for a more efficient operation.
• Reads and understands documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, and operating instructions.
• Completes any required safety classes to applicable OSHA guidelines & occasionally lift/move up to 50lbs.

**Job Skills & Qualifications**

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 2–3 years of mechanical design experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (parts, assemblies and drawings) and AutoCAD.
• Hands-on experience in sheet metal design and fabrication.
• Experience with product testing and writing test reports.
• Thorough understanding of BOM structures and experience working in an ERP environment.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and clear, timely communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, & high-pressure environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe and related software.

**Preferred:**

• Experience in the commercial cooking or food service equipment industry.
• Experience with custom or configure-to-order products.
• Experience using AI tools to automate engineering tasks and reduce manual work.
• Knowledge of gas, electrical, refrigeration and plumbing utilities, and familiarity with industry standards and certifications (e.g., NSF, UL, CSA, CE).
• Proactive self-starter who takes ownership of projects and receives feedback positively.
• Strong knowledge of the Food Equipment Industry and understand its market trends.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person