Lead Machine Design Engineer – High-Speed Automation & Robotics

Keystone Distinction Group; Brown Deer (WI); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a Lead Machine Design Engineer for the Brown Deer / Northern Milwaukee area. This direct-hire, onsite role requires 5–10 years of heavy, custom machine design experience and expert SolidWorks skills.

You will lead mechanical design integrity for high-speed automation, collaborate with Project Managers, manage BOMs, and ensure safety and quality across global deployments. Role offers on-site work with full benefits.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of direct experience in heavy, custom machine design-build environments (automation, custom machinery, or high-speed assembly).
• SolidWorks Power User capability with large assemblies and production drawings.
• Deep competency in robotic cell integration, high-speed pick-and-place, precision power transmission, pneumatics, and hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design integrity and engineering accuracy for high-speed, multi-axis automated machinery and robotic work cells.
• Develop concepts and collaborate during quoting with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to brainstorm cost-effective, high-performance solutions.
• Break down complex design scopes into milestones, guiding internal detailers/designers and coordinating with external fabrication partners.
• Integrate fluid power and drive systems, applying advanced hydraulics, pneumatics, and servo-driven mechanisms.
• Conduct early-stage design reviews to eliminate safety hazards prior to shop release.
• Serve as a technical point of contact for global clients, ensuring final machine cycle times, guard layouts, and safety specs meet international standards.
• Manage engineering release schedules, track Bills of Materials (BOMs), and resolve assembly floor issues in real time.

Skills

5–10 years experience

SolidWorks expert

Robotic cell integration

High-speed automation

Power transmission

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Education

BSME or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a Lead Machine Design Engineer for the Brown Deer / Northern Milwaukee area. This direct-hire, onsite role requires 5–10 years of heavy, custom machine design experience and expert SolidWorks skills.

You will lead mechanical design integrity for high-speed automation, collaborate with Project Managers, manage BOMs, and ensure safety and quality across global deployments. Role offers on-site work with full benefits.