Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, Large-Scale Machinery

Redwood Materials Inc.; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 148,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Materials seeks an experienced mechanical engineer to own the design, build, and commissioning of low-volume, custom integrated machines. You will perform hand calculations and FEA to size structures and mechanisms, and create detailed SolidWorks models and drawings for large assemblies.

Collaborate with internal fabrication teams and external vendors, and support machine assembly and testing with hands-on commissioning and troubleshooting while applying GD&T to ensure robust hardware

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience designing and analyzing mechanical structures, mechanisms, or industrial equipment.
• Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, or Creo.
• Strong understanding and application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience designing and fabricating welded structures is a plus.
• Experience managing large CAD assembly models and engineering drawings.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
• Hands-on experience in a production facility with heavy equipment and industrial machinery.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, build, and commissioning of low-volume, custom integrated machines
• Perform engineering hand calculations and finite element analysis to size structures and mechanisms
• Create detailed models and engineering prints in SolidWorks, including managing large assemblies and drawing packages
• Collaborate with internal fabrication teams and external vendors to manufacture parts
• Support machine assembly and testing by performing hands‑on commissioning, equipment operation, and floor troubleshooting

Skills

5+ years experience

SolidWorks

NX

CATIA

Creo

GD&T

FEA

CFD

Servo integration

Industrial machinery

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

CATIA

Creo

Job description

Redwood Materials seeks an experienced mechanical engineer to own the design, build, and commissioning of low-volume, custom integrated machines. You will perform hand calculations and FEA to size structures and mechanisms, and create detailed SolidWorks models and drawings for large assemblies.

Collaborate with internal fabrication teams and external vendors, and support machine assembly and testing with hands-on commissioning and troubleshooting while applying GD&T to ensure robust hardware