Machine Design Project Engineer - CAD, Validation, PM

Timken; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rollon by Timken in the United States is seeking a Project Engineer - Machine Design to lead the design, development, and validation of mechanical systems and production equipment.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams across mechanical, electrical, controls and manufacturing, develop CAD models, perform FEA, and drive design reviews while ensuring safety, manufacturability, and on-time delivery within scope and budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Hands-on design experience using mechanical design principles, GD&T, and material selection.
• Understanding of machine design, sensors, pneumatics, motion control, and industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, DeviceNet).
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and P&IDs.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate mechanical systems, assemblies, and custom production equipment.
• Develop CAD models and drawings; perform FEA and stress analysis.
• Conduct design reviews, tolerance analysis, and feasibility studies for concepts.
• Oversee fabrication, assembly, and validation of equipment and tooling; ensure safety standards.
• Lead machine design projects from concept through deployment; manage scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (mechanical, electrical, controls, manufacturing, integrators).
• Prepare project documentation: functional specs, risk assessments, FAT/SAT, change orders.
• Track milestones, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Provide on-site support during system build; analyze field data for improvements.

Skills

Mechanical design

GD&T

Material selection

Machine components

Sensors & motion control

Read drawings & schematics

Lean / Six Sigma

Project management

Education

Bachelors in mechanical engineering or related field

Job description

Rollon by Timken in the United States is seeking a Project Engineer - Machine Design to lead the design, development, and validation of mechanical systems and production equipment.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams across mechanical, electrical, controls and manufacturing, develop CAD models, perform FEA, and drive design reviews while ensuring safety, manufacturability, and on-time delivery within scope and budget.