Design Optimization Specialist – Mechanical

GiGa-Ops Global Solutions; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 61,992 - 66,124; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work with a global leader

High-impact design optimization role

Long-term contract stability

Collaborative engineering environment

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider is seeking a Design Optimization Specialist – Mechanical in Franklin, TN. This role focuses on enhancing design quality and manufacturability for electrical equipment products like switchgear and switchboards. Candidates should have 5-8 years of mechanical design experience with strong skills in Creo and exposure to new product development. The position offers a competitive rate with contract stability in a collaborative engineering environment.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in Mechanical Design / Design Optimization.
• Strong experience with Creo (3+ years).
• Hands-on experience in sheet metal and plastic component design.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical design optimization projects.
• Analyze design and manufacturing data to prioritize projects.
• Perform quality assurance reviews for designs and BOM.

Skills

Creo

Design optimization

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Windchill PLM

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Design Optimization Specialist – Mechanical. Location: Franklin, Tennessee, USA. Employment Type: Contract (TPC). Rate: $45/hr – $48/hr. Experience Required: 5 – 8 Years.

Submission Note

Please share qualified profiles with 5–8 years of experience having strong exposure to Creo, Switchgear / Switchboard / Enclosure design.

About The Role

We are seeking a Design Optimization Specialist – Mechanical to support engineering optimization initiatives for electrical equipment products such as Switchgear, Switchboards, and Enclosures. The role focuses on improving design quality, manufacturability, cost efficiency, and process effectiveness through data-driven analysis and collaboration with manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical design optimization projects to improve engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret design and manufacturing data to drive project prioritization.
• Perform quality assurance reviews for new designs and Bills of Material (BOM).
• Develop and support cost-benefit analysis for design and optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing and production teams to resolve design issues.
• Troubleshoot design concerns and ensure smooth implementation into production.
• Support New Product Development (NPD) and product improvement activities.
• Maintain design documentation in PLM systems.
• Ensure compliance with design standards and best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5–8 years of experience in Mechanical Design / Design Optimization.
• Strong experience with Creo (3+ years).
• Experience with Windchill PLM.
• Hands-on experience in:
  • Sheet metal design
  • Plastic component design
• Experience working with electrical equipment such as:
  • Switchgear
  • Switchboards
  • Enclosures (2–3+ years preferred)
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Experience in New Product Development (NPD) environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to engineering or manufacturing process optimization.
• Experience in cost reduction and value engineering initiatives.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods for electrical enclosures and switchgear assemblies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Why Join

• Opportunity to work with a global leader in electrical and energy solutions.
• High-impact design optimization role.
• Long-term contract stability.
• Collaborative engineering environment.

Skills: switchgear, design optimization, optimization, manufacturing, collaboration, Creo, enclosures, data, design