Lead Mechanical Designer

Insight Global; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Lead Mechanical Designer to design custom automation equipment, perform engineering calculations, and create detailed manufacturing drawings. You will own major portions of machine designs and guide a team of designers throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has strong automation machine design experience, SolidWorks skills, pneumatics knowledge, and servo-driven systems expertise, serving as a technical resource for the broader team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Automation Mechanical Design.
• Proficient with SolidWorks.
• Experience with solutions-based designing.
• Post-secondary diploma or degree in mechanical design, mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and machine design experience.
• Knowledge of pneumatics, actuators, and servo-driven systems.
• Experience designing mechanisms such as rack-and-pinion or cam-driven systems.
• Ability to select and integrate standard machine components into custom equipment designs.
• Strong understanding of manufacturability and practical machine design.
• Experience with automated machinery, material handling systems, or custom equipment.
• Familiarity with industrial suppliers and automation components.

Responsibilities

• Own key portions of machine designs and work independently with minimal oversight.
• Review the work of other designers and provide technical guidance.
• Help maintain engineering quality standards across projects.
• Serve as a technical resource for the broader team.

Skills

Automation design

SolidWorks

Machine design

Pneumatics

Servo systems

Rack-and-pinion

Cam-driven systems

Manufacturability

Leadership

Education

Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Design or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PDM

Carr Lane

McMaster-Carr

Allen-Bradley

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Lead Mechanical Designer to join a leading automation company. This individual will design custom mechanical solutions for automated equipment, perform engineering calculations, create detailed manufacturing drawings, and provide design support throughout the project lifecycle.

This is a highly hands-on role where the designer will own key portions of machine designs and work independently with minimal oversight. In addition to handling complex design challenges, the Senior Mechanical Designer will review the work of other designers, provide technical guidance, and help maintain engineering quality standards across projects.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in automation machine design, SolidWorks, pneumatics, and servo-driven systems. They should be capable of independently delivering complex designs and serving as a technical resource for the broader team.

Skills and Requirements

• 5+ years experience within Automaton Mechanical Design
• Proficient with SolidWorks
• Experience with solutions based designing
• Post-secondary diploma or degree in mechanical design, mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Strong mechanical aptitude and machine design experience.
• Knowledge of pneumatics, actuators, and servo-driven systems.
• Experience designing mechanical mechanisms such as rack-and-pinion or cam-driven systems.
• Ability to select and integrate standard machine components into custom equipment designs.
• Strong understanding of manufacturability and practical machine design.
• Experience working with automated machinery, material handling systems, or custom equipment
• PDM experience is a must
• Familiarity with industrial suppliers and automation components (e.g., Carr Lane, McMaster-Carr, Allen-Bradley)
• Leadership experience

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].