What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Design Engineer – Custom CNC (Bristol, CT) position at New England Machine Tools, Inc.?
New England Machine Tools (NEMTUSA) designs custom high‑precision CNC grinding machines and automation systems for medical device, aerospace, and tooling manufacturers. We’re hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer who wants to own complex machine designs from concept through customer delivery in a hands‑on, small‑team environment and see those designs running in real customer production.
You’ll design multi‑level assemblies for custom CNC grinding machines, including bases, enclosures, axis and workhead/custom fixture assemblies, dresser systems, and automation/robotic loader & inspection structures that form the main mechanical skeleton of each machine.
Responsibilities:
- Designing complex assemblies in Autodesk Inventor for CNC grinders and automation cells
- Creating drawings/BOMs and supporting machine builds through the shop
- Work directly with customers during sales and delivery to translate requirements
- Coordinating with purchasing, suppliers, manufacturing, and build teams
- Own multi‑level machine assemblies (base, enclosures, axes, workhead/custom fixtures, dresser, electrical enclosures, HMI enclosures, and automation/robotic loader structures) from concept through release to manufacturing
Requirements:
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 3–7 years designing complex mechanical assemblies, preferably industrial machines/CNC/automation
- Expert-level Inventor skills (assemblies, drawings, BOM management).
- Experience with industrial machines, CNC equipment, automation systems, or similar capital equipment.
- Comfort working closely with shop, service, and sales teams in a fast‑moving small‑company environment.
- Full‑time, on‑site in Bristol, CT. Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available for this role.
Compensation and work authorization:
Mid‑level mechanical design engineer compensation, commensurate with experience; full‑time on‑site in Bristol, CT; Sponsorship is not available, and candidates must already be authorized to work in the US.
To stand out, briefly describe one complex assembly you’ve owned in Inventor (scale, function, and your specific contributions) when you apply.