Lead Mechanical Engineer - Automation & Extrusion Systems

Davis-Standard,-LLC; Town of Fulton (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Davis-Standard,-LLC seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to create extrusion systems and guide assembly from concept through to build. You will evaluate designs for cost efficiency, reliability, and manufacturability, and lead design reviews with the team.

The role requires hands-on collaboration with manufacturing and sales, plus travel to customer sites. Strong CAD skills and familiarity with ISO quality programs are desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with industrial automation or automated machinery is a plus.
• Exposure to 3D modeling software and simulation packages; AutoCAD proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design continuous web handling machinery to sold specifications.
• Solve moderately complex machinery designs under guidance of Engineering Manager.
• Calculate stress, deflections, and theoretical analysis; FEA background is a plus.
• Design in 3D and 2D CAD; SolidWorks/AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, engineering and sales to support projects.
• Lead other designers on large projects under supervision.
• Understand design for manufacturing and assembly to reduce part cost and build time.
• Travel up to 5-10% for customer visits and vendor meetings.

Skills

Industrial automation

Communication skills

FEA analysis

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

3D modeling software

Simulation packages

Job description

Davis-Standard,-LLC seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to create extrusion systems and guide assembly from concept through to build. You will evaluate designs for cost efficiency, reliability, and manufacturability, and lead design reviews with the team.

The role requires hands-on collaboration with manufacturing and sales, plus travel to customer sites. Strong CAD skills and familiarity with ISO quality programs are desired.