Mechanical Design Engineer

Lewis Center, OH, US • Posted 3 days ago • Updated 3 hours ago
Contract W2
Contract Independent
24 Months
No Travel Required
On-site
$45 - $50/hr
Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

  • ISO 9000
  • AutoCAD
  • Automotive Manufacturing
  • Dimensional Modeling
  • Sensors
  • SPM
  • Inspection
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Machining
  • Switches
  • Robotics
  • SolidWorks
  • Software Design
  • Machine Design

Summary

Mechanical Tool Designer

Location: Lewis Center, OH
Job Type: Contract
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

 

 

Preferred Background

Candidates from Industrial Automation, Manufacturing Automation, Machine Design, Special Purpose Machinery (SPM), Robotics, Automotive Manufacturing, or similar industries are highly preferred.

 

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  • Dice Id: 10378866
  • Position Id: 52436
  • Posted 3 days ago
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