Full-Time
Mechanical Engineer
PEKO Precision Products
51-200 employees
Full-service contract manufacturer for complex hardware
Compensation Overview
$75k - $85k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
Rochester, NY, USA
In Person
Travel of fewer than five days per year may be required.
Bachelor's
 Mechanical Engineering (1) |
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- A four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or an Engineering Technology degree is required.
- Three to five years of engineering design or problem-solving experience with commercial or industrial equipment or processes is required.
- One to two years of CAD design experience using SolidWorks or Creo is required.
- Experience with 3D CAD design and detailing using SolidWorks, Inventor, or Creo is required.
- Experience with CAD, finite element analysis, failure mode and effects analysis, stress, displacement, thermal analysis, design for manufacture and assembly, tolerance analysis, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing is required.
- Experience with technical communication, including email, technical writing, presentations, and meetings, is required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
- Experience developing and communicating project progress is required.
- Experience with manufacturing processes including CNC machining, milling, turning, sheet metal manufacturing, welding, plastics processing, costing, and finishing is required.
- The candidate must be a U.S. person.
- The candidate must be able to travel fewer than five days per year as required.
- Generate designs and manufacturing drawings using CAD and other tools while adhering to customer specifications and defined cost, quality, and delivery parameters.
- Provide concepts and drawings in analog and digital formats.
- Provide engineering analysis to support manufacturing, design, and process development.
- Apply knowledge of mechanical power transmission, fluid power, mechanical components, fabrication, and basic automation to design and development.
- Work with cross-disciplinary teams to solve product design, manufacturing, and process problems.
- Respond quickly and professionally while adhering to delivery requirements.
- Participate in customer meetings and travel as required.
- Develop solutions and implement design options with customers, suppliers, and manufacturing teams.
- Support prototyping and process development through hands-on assembly and testing.
- Knowledge of industrial control systems and software is preferred.
PEKO Precision Products is a full-service contract manufacturer that helps clients turn prototypes into mass-produced hardware by offering engineering, new product introduction, sourcing, design, and end-to-end production under one roof. It combines precision parts fabrication with complex machinery assembly and scalable production across more than 400,000 square feet of space. The company differentiates itself by serving as a single partner for the entire product lifecycle, integrating toolmaking heritage with automated systems for diverse markets like medical devices and renewable energy. Its goal is to remain a dependable partner for firms bringing complex hardware to market, driven by steady growth and reinvestment in technology and people.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Rochester, New York
Founded
1966
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- PEKO posted active Rochester hiring in 2026 for CNC, quality, electrical, and welding roles.
- The 2024 new assembly plant completion signals capital reinvestment and higher throughput.
- PEKO’s 2026 website still emphasizes broad engineering and electromechanical manufacturing demand.
What critics are saying
- Indeed reviews in 2024 describe customer losses, layoffs, and crumbling management.
- PEKO still depends on cyclical industrial, medical, and hardware customers across Rochester.
- A bad quality or delivery failure on major programs would damage PEKO’s contract-manufacturing reputation.
What makes PEKO Precision Products unique
- Since 1966, PEKO combines machining, automation, and full contract manufacturing in Rochester.
- PEKO’s 2024 Lombard Street plant added 81,250 square feet for assembly capacity.
- PEKO targets hardware startups through FORGE partnerships and commercialization support.
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↑ 0%PEKO recognized with Supplier Excellence Award. Recognized for quality, customer service, and collaborative partnership. PEKO Precision Products has been honored with the QED Technologies Supplier Excellence Award (January 2026) in recognition of its outstanding commitment to quality, customer service, and collaborative partnership. This award reflects the consistent execution behind every program Pekoprecision support. In complex mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical assemblies, performance is measured in details - process control, documentation discipline, communication, and the ability to solve problems without disrupting schedule or quality. Supplier excellence is not a single achievement. It is the result of daily standards upheld across manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and program management teams. What this recognition represents. For OEM partners, strong supplier performance means more than parts delivered. It means: * Consistent build quality with controlled processes * Reliable schedule performance and clear communication * Tight revision and configuration management * Proactive issue resolution to reduce program risk * A partnership mindset focused on long-term success PEKO supports OEMs requiring production-scale contract manufacturing and complex assembly integration. Its vertically integrated capabilities - including precision machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, cable and harness assembly, system integration, and test support - allow Pekoprecision to manage complexity while maintaining accountability. A partnership built on execution. Pekoprecision appreciate QED Technologies' recognition and the trust behind it. Awards like this reinforce what Pekoprecision prioritize across every engagement: disciplined execution, technical alignment, and responsive collaboration. As Pekoprecision continue supporting customers across regulated and high-performance industries, its focus remains unchanged - delivering quality-driven manufacturing with the structure and communication required for complex programs. If you're evaluating a manufacturing partner for complex assemblies or integrated systems, PEKO is built to support that work. Contact Pekoprecision today to get the conversation started. Check Pekoprecision out on social
FuzeHub's Innovation Fund yearly awards manufacturing grants encouraging collaboration between companies and non-profit orgs in NY State. See past awardees