Lead Automation & Custom Machinery Design Engineer

Rust Belt Recruiting; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EOE

Job summary

Rust Belt Recruiting is seeking an Automation and Machine Design Engineer to own custom machinery projects from concept to FAT. You will design equipment using SolidWorks, assemble complete machines, and validate performance on the shop floor while coordinating with controls, fabrication, and customers.

You will create engineering docs, manage budgeted design hours, and drive through BOMs and release processes with minimal supervision in a dynamic, non-corporate setting.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical design experience with custom industrial machinery
• Proficient in SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and engineering foundation
• Ability to develop practical, cost-effective manufacturing solutions
• Self-motivated, autonomous, and accountable for multiple projects
• Clear communicating of technical information to customers and suppliers
• Thrives in a fast-paced, non-corporate manufacturing environment
• Welcomes questions, collaboration, and on-floor design verification
• Brings immediate functional experience to active projects

Responsibilities

• Design custom automated deburring, finishing, inspection, and material handling equipment using SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software
• Develop complete machine assemblies including structural weldments, machine bases, guarding, tooling, workholding, conveyors, brush systems, and custom mechanical mechanisms
• Select, specify, and integrate commercially available components such as linear rails, bearings, motion systems, power transmission, motors, gearboxes, and pneumatic/hydraulic components
• Collaborate daily with controls engineers, machinists, welders, fabrication personnel, and assembly technicians throughout every project phase
• Visit the production floor proactively to support machine assembly, troubleshoot mechanical/motion issues, and verify fit and function as equipment comes together
• Modify and refine machine designs based on real-world feedback and unforeseen manufacturing, assembly, or application challenges
• Communicate directly with customers and suppliers to understand applications, discuss design concepts, provide project updates, and resolve technical issues
• Participate in customer design reviews, project meetings, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• Create and maintain comprehensive engineering documentation including assembly drawings, bills of material (BOMs), spare parts lists, and technical documentation for manuals
• Manage project design hours and material cost targets developed during the quotation process to ensure projects stay within budget goals
• Structure the design process, bills of material, drawing packages, and the release process from engineering to manufacturing autonomously

Skills

Mechanical design

Autonomy

Problem solving

Shop-floor collaboration

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD

BOM management

Job description

Rust Belt Recruiting is seeking an Automation and Machine Design Engineer to own custom machinery projects from concept to FAT. You will design equipment using SolidWorks, assemble complete machines, and validate performance on the shop floor while coordinating with controls, fabrication, and customers.

You will create engineering docs, manage budgeted design hours, and drive through BOMs and release processes with minimal supervision in a dynamic, non-corporate setting.