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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