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Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Lewis Center, OH
Experience: 5–7 years
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Tool Designer with strong expertise in manufacturing automation, machine design, tooling, material handling, and high-speed automation systems. The ideal candidate will be proficient in SolidWorks and AutoCAD and experienced in designing production-ready mechanical systems, fixtures, tooling, conveyors, and automated equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop manufacturing automation systems, assembly automation, machine integration, and process optimization solutions.
- Design conveyor systems, material handling equipment, transfer mechanisms, and SPMs.
- Develop pick-and-place systems using pneumatic, servo, and robotic technologies.
- Design and integrate robotic automation for assembly, machine tending, packaging, inspection, and material handling.
- Design jigs, fixtures, tooling, and inspection equipment for manufacturing and assembly processes.
- Develop high-speed automation lines and select appropriate components.
- Perform engineering calculations involving strength of materials, speed, horsepower, force, pressure, temperature, and other machine-design parameters.
- Prepare working drawings, detail drawings, assemblies, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
- Select standard mechanical components such as LM Guides, servo motors, sensors, pneumatic components, and other purchased parts.
- Evaluate designs for compliance with OSHA, CE, ISO, and customer-specific standards.
- Review drawings for dimensions, materials, machining methods, finishes, hardness, and manufacturability.
- Coordinate with customers, vendors, fabricators, machinists, toolmakers, electricians, programmers, and engineering teams.
- Support machine debug, integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Review machine sequences and operations with controls/programming teams.
- Provide technical guidance and periodically coordinate the work of a 10–12 member design team.
- Communicate project progress, resource requirements, and estimated timelines to project/design management.
- Assist with developing and maintaining mechanical design and department standards.
Required Skills
- 5–7 years of mechanical design/tool design experience
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD
- Manufacturing automation and machine design experience
- Experience with high-speed automation line design
- Experience with bowl feeder selection
- Experience with conveyors and material handling equipment
- Experience designing jigs, fixtures, tooling, and SPMs
- Knowledge of pneumatic, servo, and robotic systems
- Knowledge of sensor selection and electrical devices such as switches, load cells, and LVDTs
- Knowledge of standard component selection, including LM Guides, servo motors, etc.
- Strong understanding of mechanical design calculations and manufacturing processes
- Ability to conceptualize and develop solutions for complex mechanical design requirements
- Strong communication and team coordination skills