Design Engineer III
Company: ACO, Inc.
Location: Mentor
Posted on: March 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description ACO, Inc. Design Engineer III Position
Description DESIGN ENGINEER III SUMMARY: Applies engineering skills
to product development and process design. Prepares clear,
complete, and accurate working plans and detail drawings from rough
or detailed sketches or notes by performing the following duties.
Assists Research and Development (R&D) Supervisor with various
aspects of product development. Conducts or arranges laboratory and
production testing for products and materials. Assists in process
improvements. DESIGN ENGINEER III ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Makes 3D
CAD models of current parts, modifications to parts, and
drawings/blueprints from CAD models. Checks dimensions of parts,
specifications of materials to be used, relation of one part to
another, and relation of various parts to whole structure or
project, and product testing to industry standards - Utilizes
knowledge of various processes, engineering practices, mathematics,
building materials, and other physical sciences to complete
drawings - Apply engineering principles to design and improvement
of new products - Assist in specification, selection, and
evaluation of materials - Design and evaluate production processes,
including specification of process equipment and process flow -
Learn and apply industry standards and manufacturing
processes/limitations to product design - Make any adjustments or
changes necessary following standard change management process -
Uses correctly and stores all drawings (all formats) in the company
PDM (drawing archive) in use - Helps other departments in case of
layout needs (Trade shows, Office layout, Plant layouts) - Assist
in quality control program - Assist in environmental, health, and
safety compliance practices - Comply with company policies and
procedures DESIGN ENGINEER III COMPETENCIES: Critical Thinking
Problem Solving Active Listening and Learning Teamwork Technical
Capacity Mathematics DESIGN ENGINEER III EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE: - Degree in Mechanical or Civil, Engineering, or strong
knowledge of engineering principles - Experience in Mechanical or
Civil Engineering or related field: 4 -7 Years - Experience in
project management & cost estimating helpful: 4 - 7 Years - 2 years
Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks experience - Experience
interpreting product design layouts, and basic drafting room
practices - Experience using calipers and other gauges to check
measurements - Experience with metal fabricated parts and/or metal
fabricating equipment extremely helpful DESIGN ENGINEER III OTHER
SKILLS: - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general,
technical procedures, or governmental regulations - Ability to
effectively present information in one-on-one and small group
situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the
organization - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry
out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form -
Knowledge of basic drafting room practices - Able to read
engineering / architectural drawings - 3D CAD proficiency - Outside
of box thinker, creative in engineering and steel modification;
strong problem-solving skills - Excellent communication skills,
both verbal and written - Proficiency with MS Office Suite products
DESIGN ENGINEER III PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: -
Occasionally required to stand or walk - Continually required to
sit and work on a computer - The employee must occasionally lift
and/or move up to 25 pounds DESIGN ENGINEER III OTHER DUTIES: The
above is intended to describe the general content of and
requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be
construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities,
or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts
management’s right to assign or reassign duties and
responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. Compensation details: 85000-100000 Yearly
Salary PI1b81e8216a2c-25405-39945778
Keywords: ACO, Inc., Elyria , Design Engineer III, Engineering , Mentor, Ohio
