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Mechanical Design Manager - Industrial Automation Machinery

RemX | The Workforce Experts
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/3/2026

$100,000-$120,000 Base Salary Depending on Experience plus full benefits, 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums, 401(k) match 5%, Quarterly Bonus Pay, PTO, Hybrid Role and Great Company Culture!


RemX is seeking a Mechanical Design Manager to oversee the mechanical design team developing fabrication-level designs for engineered conveying systems, rotating equipment, and automated industrial machinery. This role is both hands-on and leadership focused, driving design standards, supporting the team, and contributing to detailed 3D models and fabrication drawings when needed. The ideal candidate brings strong SolidWorks ability, extensive experience with mechanical assemblies and fabrication practices, and the leadership skills to guide, mentor, and elevate a technical design group while maintaining ownership of the department’s technical direction.


  • $100,000-$120,000 DOE. plus full benefits, 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums, 401(k) match 5%, Quarterly Bonus Pay, PTO, Hybrid Role, and Great Company Culture!
  • 7 years of mechanical equipment design experience, including weldments, assemblies, and fabrication-ready drawing packages; SolidWorks proficiency required (CSWE a plus)
  • Lead a mechanical design team supporting engineered systems, rotating equipment, conveying machinery, and industrial mechanical assemblies
  • Strong background in mechanical design, fabrication standards, power transmission components, and drafting practices
  • Join a well-established OEM recognized for long-term employee retention, career advancement opportunities, and innovation in mechanical equipment design


The Company:

  • Over 50 year-old OEM manufacturing company producing advanced industrial machinery, controls, and automation systems for the water and wastewater treatment industry
  • Become part of a team-focused technical group that values collaboration and teamwork
  • Excellent compensation – $100,000-$120,000 DOE. plus full benefits, 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums, 401(k) match 5%, Quarterly Bonus Pay, PTO, Hybrid Role, and Great Company Culture!


The Position:

  • Lead and develop the mechanical design team while setting technical direction and ensuring accurate, fabrication-ready designs
  • Contribute to complex 3D models, assemblies, and SolidWorks drawings, and review all design work for proper form, fit, function, and manufacturability
  • Design and review assemblies involving motors, gearboxes, shafts, bearings, chain drives, weldments, and structural components, applying proper drafting standards and fabrication practices
  • Establish and refine design standards, templates, and processes to improve consistency and reduce rework
  • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, detailing, and project teams to resolve design issues, maintain schedules, and support project execution
  • Manage multiple design projects and provide occasional field support for measurements or installation troubleshooting
  • Provide occasional on-site support for field measurements, installation assistance, and troubleshooting


The Details:

  • Lead the mechanical design team responsible for designing industrial equipment, rotating machinery, conveying systems, and complex mechanical assemblies
  • 7 years of mechanical equipment design experience, including weldments, assemblies, and fabrication-ready drawing packages; SolidWorks proficiency required (CSWE a plus)

Salary : $100,000 - $120,000

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