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IPA™

Staff Mechanical Engineer

Location

Duluth, GA

Wage

$120,000 – $140,000/yr

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on October 1, 2026

Job Description

Overview

We're seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to serve as a technical authority in the design and development of complex mechanical systems at IPA, driving innovation from concept through production. This role offers the opportunity to own sophisticated mechanism design and lead cross-functional problem-solving to deliver precision-engineered solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead research, development, and engineering projects from concept to production.
  • Design and optimize multi-axis assemblies, precision linkages, gear systems, and actuation mechanisms using CAD tools.
  • Apply DFM, DFA, and DFS principles at every stage of design.
  • Fabricate and test engineering prototypes, conducting motion analysis and performance verification.
  • Design manufacturing and assembly processes that meet cost, quality, safety, and schedule requirements.
  • Research and evaluate vendors and material sources for precision components.
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting for in-house and vendor processes.
  • Monitor project costs and report projections to Program Management.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience.
  • Deep expertise in complex mechanism design.
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling, preferably Solid Edge.
  • Strong command of DFM, DFA, and DFS principles.
  • Experience with motion simulation, FEA, and kinematic analysis.
  • Ability to source precision components and engage vendors.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Familiarity with CNC machine tools and manual machining equipment.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of electrical and electronic fundamentals.
  • Hands-on experience with prototyping and bench-level validation.

Benefits

  • PTO
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Location: Duluth, GA
  • Schedule: Hybrid M-F (4 days in office; Friday remote)
  • Travel: Up to 25%

Benefits

PTO
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
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How this job compares in Duluth, GA

Pay in context

At roughly $63/hr, this posting sits about 123% above the $28/hr median for welding jobs across Georgia — toward the top of a $22–$36/hr middle band drawn from 134 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 96% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Duluth, GA

Duluth, GA currently has 5 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 4 employers. 2 of them were added in the last week. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 371 other active welding openings from 216 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Duluth, or widen the search to Georgia.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Classic Collision (10), Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (9), and JCB North America (9). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Georgia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Marietta at $42/hr, Forest Park at $36/hr, and Atlanta at $31/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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