Machine Designer

ArtiFlex Manufacturing, LLC; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with Company Matching

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Annual Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Job summary

ArtiFlex Automation is seeking a Machine Designer to join our Automation division. You will develop 3D mechanical designs for automated manufacturing equipment and create precise 2D drawings with GD&T per standards.

Ideal candidates hold an associate or bachelor’s in mechanical engineering and have 2+ years in design of custom automation, using SolidWorks or Catia, reading specs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams onsite.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of mechanical design for automation or automated manufacturing equipment.
• Strong reading of customer specs, procedures and design requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D mechanical designs for automated manufacturing equipment per customer requirements and standards.
• Create accurate 2D detail drawings and assembly layouts with proper dimensioning and GD&T.
• Develop sequence charts and perform cycle-time evaluations to validate operations.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

SolidWorks

Catia

GD&T

Mechanical design

Reading drawings

Pneumatics

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Catia

Job description

We are looking for an Innovative, Problem-Solving Partner to join us as a Machine Designerin our Automation division. In this role you will focus on the design of automated manufacturing equipment.

What You Will Be Responsible For:

• Develop 3D mechanical designs for automated manufacturing equipment in accordance with customer requirements, project specifications, and AutoMatrix design standards.
• Analyze engineering sketches, specifications, customer data, and related documentation to determine design requirements.
• Create accurate 2D detail drawings and assembly layouts using proper dimensioning and GD&T practices.
• Develop sequence charts and perform cycle-time evaluations to validate operator and machine cycle times.
• Communicate design concepts, technical decisions, project status, and open issues to customers and internal project teams.
• Maintain professional and positive relationships with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and outside design partners.
• Support machine build, startup, and other activities as needed to ensure designs perform as intended.

What you Bring:

Education and Experience

Associate or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, mechanical design, or a related field, or an appropriate combination of education and relevant experience.

Technical Skills

Minimum of 2 years experience in mechanical design of custom automation or automated manufacturing equipment preferred.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
• Working knowledge of custom automation equipment, manufacturing, tooling, pneumatics, linear motion, machine guarding, and production environments.
• Ability to read and interpret customer specifications, operating procedures, design requirements, technical diagrams, and industry standards.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing drawings, dimensioning practices, and GD&T.
• Ability to review the technical quality and completeness of work produced by outside design partners.
• Ability to prepare clear technical reports and correspondence.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in 3D mechanical modeling, preferably SolidWorks or Catia.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Collaborative, creative, and fast-paced environment.
• Onsite position located within steps of our machine-build and fabrication areas.
• A welcoming, team-oriented employee culture.
• Frequent interaction with engineering, fabrication, assembly, controls, and project management teams

A Great Opportunity to Grow

At ArtiFlex Automation, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact by helping manufacturers solve complex production challenges through innovative automation solutions.

Why ArtiFlex?

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Life
• Flexible Spending or Health Savings Accounts
• 401k with Company Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Annual Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement
• Tool Purchase Program
• Career Development
• Training
• Vehicle Purchase Supplier Discount
• Company Events
• Celebrations
• and more!