Lead Mechanical Designer

Jabil; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jabil in Austin, Texas, seeks a Lead Mechanical Designer / CAD Specialist to create and release detailed CAD models, drawings, and documentation for complex electromechanical systems. You will own sheet metal enclosures, welded frames, skids, piping, and assemblies, ensuring manufacturability and PLM alignment across NPI and sustaining phases.

The role requires 8+ years of CAD experience, expert Creo/SolidWorks skills, GD&T proficiency, and independent work capability.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on mechanical design and CAD experience.
• Proficiency with Creo and/or SolidWorks.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerancing, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with configuration-controlled designs and product release processes.
• Ability to independently execute complex design and documentation work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed 3D CAD models and assemblies using SolidWorks and/or Creo.
• Create fabrication, assembly, and installation drawings for sheet metal components, welded structures, skids, piping systems, enclosures, and mechanical assemblies.
• Produce complete drawing packages including dimensions, tolerances, BOMs, weld specifications, and installation requirements.
• Translate engineering requirements into accurate CAD models and manufacturing documentation.
• Maintain model quality and configuration consistency throughout the product lifecycle.
• Coordinate mechanical layouts to ensure manufacturability and serviceability.
• Release production-ready drawings with GD&T and material specs; support changes and PLM alignment.

Skills

GD&T proficiency

Independent work

Documentation accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

PLM systems

Job description

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

JOB SUMMARY

The Lead Mechanical Designer / CAD Specialist is a senior individual contributor responsible for creating, maintaining, and releasing detailed CAD models, manufacturing drawings, and product documentation for complex electromechanical systems. The role focuses on sheet metal enclosures, welded frames, skids, piping systems, and mechanical assemblies supporting cooling, power, and infrastructure products. This position serves as a technical expert in CAD modeling, drafting, and manufacturing documentation, ensuring designs are accurate, manufacturable, configuration-controlled, and fully aligned with released product data throughout concept, NPI, production, and sustaining phases.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Design & CAD Execution
Develop and maintain detailed 3D CAD models and assemblies using SolidWorks and/or Creo.
Create fabrication, assembly, and installation drawings for sheet metal components, welded structures, skids, piping systems, enclosures, and mechanical assemblies.
Produce complete drawing packages including dimensions, tolerances, bills of material, weld specifications, and installation requirements.
Translate engineering requirements into accurate CAD models and manufacturing documentation.
Maintain model quality, drawing accuracy, and configuration consistency throughout the product lifecycle.
Sheet Metal, Structural & Piping Design
Develop detailed sheet metal designs including bends, flat patterns, formed features, hardware, and fabrication requirements.
Create welded frames, enclosures, and skid designs using established manufacturing and fabrication practices.
Generate weldment drawings, cut lists, weld callouts, and assembly documentation.
Create and maintain piping layouts and routing models for cooling and process fluid systems.
Coordinate mechanical layouts to ensure manufacturability, assembly efficiency, and serviceability.
Manufacturing Documentation & Product Release
Produce production-ready manufacturing drawings with appropriate GD&T, tolerances, material specifications, finishes, and inspection requirements.
Support engineering changes through updates to CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and released documentation.
Ensure alignment between CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and PLM records.
Support prototype builds, pilot production, and sustaining engineering by rapidly implementing documentation updates and design revisions.
Maintain compliance with company CAD standards, drafting practices, and release procedures.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to support product development and production.
Participate in design reviews, release readiness reviews, and engineering change activities.
Resolve drawing, documentation, and manufacturability issues identified during fabrication and assembly.
Contribute to continuous improvement of CAD standards, modeling methods, and documentation practices.

Required Qualifications

Associate's degree, Technical Degree, Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Drafting Technology, or equivalent professional experience.
8+ years of hands-on mechanical design and CAD experience supporting complex assemblies and manufactured products.
Expert proficiency with Creo and/or SolidWorks.
Strong experience developing manufacturing drawings, weldments, BOMs, and fabrication documentation.
Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerancing, and manufacturing processes.
Experience supporting configuration-controlled designs and product release processes.
Ability to independently execute complex design and documentation work with minimal supervision.

Preferred Experience

Experience designing sheet metal components, welded frames, skids, and enclosure assemblies.
Experience detailing piping systems, tubing assemblies, valves, pumps, fittings, and mechanical routing.
Experience supporting cooling systems, CDUs, chillers, power equipment, or industrial infrastructure products.
Familiarity with PLM systems, engineering change processes, and product lifecycle management.
Experience supporting NPI and sustaining engineering within manufacturing environments.
Experience working directly with fabrication shops, suppliers, and production teams.

Core Competencies

• Expert CAD modeling and drafting execution
• Manufacturing drawing excellence
• Sheet metal and weldment detailing
• Piping and mechanical layout development
• Configuration-controlled documentation
• Attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Manufacturing-focused design practices
• Cross-functional collaboration and technical communication

The pay range for this role is $105,100 - $189,200. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.

The anticipated close date of this job requisition is: .

As part of the total rewards package, this position is eligible for a short-term incentive based on performance. In addition, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth, and resilient self.

• medical, dental, and vision insurance plans;
• paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment;
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave;
• in 2027, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly;
• 401(k) retirement plan;
• and employee stock purchase plan.

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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