Lead Mechanical Design Engineer – Automation Equipment

Great Dane LLC; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits: dental, vision, medical with

Retirement programs and 401(k) match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Great Dane is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design, development, and support of automated machinery and capital equipment from concept through production. The role requires ownership of mechanical design deliverables and cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing and customers.

You will design and develop automation products using 3D CAD (SolidWorks), perform calculations, select components, manage BOMs, and apply DFMA and lean principles to cost-conscious designs.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks) and PDM (Vault).
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years in mechanical design of electro-mechanical products, automation systems, or capital equipment.
• Skills: Strong knowledge of machine design and fabrication methods including sheet metal, welding, and machining.
• Working knowledge of machinery safety standards and guarding requirements.
• Experience with component selection, BOM management, and engineering change control.
• Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Proven track record managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with motion control systems, actuators, and automation components.
• Experience with industrial robot arms (Fanuc preferred).
• Experience with end of arm tooling.
• Travel: Up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automation products and capital equipment using 3D CAD software.
• Own mechanical design from concept through production release.
• Perform detailed engineering calculations, tolerance analysis, and design validation.
• Select components and manage bills of materials (BOMs).
• Apply design-for-manufacturing and assembly (DFMA), lean principles, and cost-conscious design practices.
• Create detailed drawings and coordinate with internal and external machine shops to fabricate parts.
• Work with technician teams to assemble and commission new equipment.
• Validate equipment performance and reliability. Create handover packages and system documentation.
• Provide technical support to production, service, and field teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve technical issues and achieve goals.
• Maintain ownership of engineering processes, workflows, and design standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical design

DFMA

Lean principles

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Project management

Quality systems

Education

BSME in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Vault

Job description

Great Dane is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design, development, and support of automated machinery and capital equipment from concept through production. The role requires ownership of mechanical design deliverables and cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing and customers.

You will design and develop automation products using 3D CAD (SolidWorks), perform calculations, select components, manage BOMs, and apply DFMA and lean principles to cost-conscious designs.