Mechanical Design Engineer

AGM Container Controls, Inc.•Tucson, AZ

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Join a team where engineering innovation meets real-world impact. At AGM, we design and build mechanical and electromechanical products used across aerospace, defense, industrial, and commercial applications. If you’re a hands-on engineer who loves turning ideas into functional, high-quality solutions, this is the place to grow your career. We’re looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer who is excited to own design projects from concept through production, collaborate closely with customers, and see their work come to life on the manufacturing floor.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from an accredited university.
Experience: 3 or more years of experience in mechanical design engineering is preferred but not required.
Skills: Proficiency in SolidWorks is preferred; strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are required; excellent communication skills are also required.
Physical Demands: Must be able to talk, hear, and sit frequently, with occasional standing, walking, and handling objects. Duties may involve stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The role requires lifting/moving up to 25 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally. Good eyesight (with or without correction) and hand-eye coordination are essential.
This position requires U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or status as a U.S. Person as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
This is an on-site role, and remote work arrangements are not available. Candidates must be willing and able to work at our facility during designated working hours.
Any job offer is contingent on the candidate successfully passing a drug and nicotine screening.
Any job offer is contingent upon the candidate successfully passing a comprehensive background check.

Responsibilities

Research and analyze customer requirements, specifications, and technical data to determine feasibility and create innovative design solutions.
Design mechanical and electromechanical products—including breather valves, desiccators, fastening systems, complex assemblies, and thermal, electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical components.
Lead and coordinate the fabrication, installation, and testing of products to ensure they meet engineering standards and customer expectations.
Develop and refine methods for testing, inspection, and quality assurance of our components and systems.
Create and update detailed drawings and 3D models using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
Write, interpret, and maintain assembly instructions, testing procedures, and technical documentation.
Build and manage multilevel Bills of Materials (BOMs) in our ERP system.
Interface directly with customers, vendors, and cross-functional teams—both in person and through phone/email—to keep projects on track.
Travel occasionally to customer sites, vendor visits, engineering meetings, and industry trade shows.
Ensure all work aligns with ISO Design & Development procedures.
Maintain professionalism, reliability, and a strong commitment to quality in all aspects of the job.
Support additional engineering or cross-department tasks as needed.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.
Life insurance for you, your spouse, and your child(ren).
Defined Benefit Pension Plan – a retirement plan you can grow with!
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – become an AGM employee-owner and share in the benefits.
Paid Time Off.
Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program.
Tuition Reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year – go back to school on us!
Wage increases based on performance and completion of higher education, given every twelve months.
Quarterly and annual profit-sharing bonuses!
Monthly work anniversary recognition, spirit and pastry days – and an annual company picnic.
Summer employment opportunities for family members who are students!