Lead Mechanical Design Engineer: High-Speed Automation

Sterling St James LLC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Sterling St James LLC in the Brown Deer/Northern Milwaukee area seeks a Lead Machine Design Engineer to own the design of high-speed automated machinery in a 100% onsite setting. You will drive mechanical design integrity, coordinate with PMs, and ensure safety and international standards across global clients.

Requirements include a BS Mechanical Engineering (or 5–10 years of direct experience), expert SolidWorks skills for large assemblies, and strong experience with robotic cells, hydraulics,

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of verifiable, ground-up custom equipment design experience in heavy machinery or high-speed automation.
• BSME or equivalent degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• SolidWorks Power User with experience modeling large assemblies and producing production drawings.
• Strong understanding of weldments, material selection, and tight machining tolerances.
• Experience leading projects, maintaining schedules, managing costs, and aligning technical teams.
• Residence within a commuting distance of Brown Deer / Northern Milwaukee County, WI.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design integrity and engineering accuracy for high-speed automated machinery and robotic work cells.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and cross-functional teams during quoting to brainstorm cost-effective, high-performance solutions.
• Break down complex design scopes into milestones and coordinate with internal detailers/designers and external fabrication partners.
• Integrate fluid power and drive systems, selecting hydraulics and pneumatics for servo-driven mechanisms.
• Conduct early design reviews to eliminate safety hazards before shop release.
• Serve as technical contact for global clients, ensuring cycle times, guard layouts, and safety specs meet international standards.
• Manage release schedules, track BOMs, and resolve assembly floor issues in real time.

Skills

Robotic integration

High-speed automation

Pneumatics & hydraulics

Education

BSME or mechanical engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Sterling St James LLC in the Brown Deer/Northern Milwaukee area seeks a Lead Machine Design Engineer to own the design of high-speed automated machinery in a 100% onsite setting. You will drive mechanical design integrity, coordinate with PMs, and ensure safety and international standards across global clients.

Requirements include a BS Mechanical Engineering (or 5–10 years of direct experience), expert SolidWorks skills for large assemblies, and strong experience with robotic cells, hydraulics,