MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

Gosiger; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Gosiger in Dayton, OH, seeks a seasoned Mechanical Designer to own the complete mechanical design scope for automation projects from concept through final implementation. This safety-sensitive role requires hands-on expertise and the ability to work with controls engineers to integrate robotics and tooling.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of experience in mechanical design, solid knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks, and the ability to travel nationwide up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree required; four-year degree preferred.
• 5–10 years hands-on mechanical design experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Experience designing automated systems based on industrial robots.
• Designing end-of-arm tooling, conveyors and pick & place devices.
• Knowledge of cost‐effective machining and fabrication processes.
• Demonstrated project management capabilities.
• Strong communication and multi-tasking skills.
• Willingness to travel nationwide up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Define the Scope of Work for automation projects from pre-sale concepts to detailed design and implementation.
• Develop budgets for the mechanical scope of work including labor, purchased and fabricated content, and assembly costs.
• Interact with controls engineers and integrate controls into designs.
• Assemble detailed mechanical designs and procure cost-effective components and fabrications.
• Coordinate deliveries and manage supplier base; provide on-site field service support as required.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project management

Communication

Multi-tasking

Travel readiness

Initiative

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Two-year engineering technology or mechanical engineering degree

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

• Define performance attributes i.e., speed, space constraints, etc.

As a mechanical designer the incumbent must perform ‘Essential Responsibilities’ with minimal direct supervision. Incumbent shall be responsible for the complete mechanical design ‘Scope of Work’ for automation projects from pre-sale concept and budgets through detailed design and final project implementation. This position is considered a Safety Sensitive position.

Essential Responsibilities

Pre-Sale team member roles include the development of workable automation concepts, creation of system design and layout concept drawings and preparation of budgets for the mechanical ‘Scope of Work’ of the program that includes:

• design and detailing labor cost
• purchased and fabricated content
• estimating assembly costs
• mechanical / controls interfaces
• Post-Sale team roles include the timely definition, design and procurement of mechanical components and hardware required for the timely completion of the defined ‘Scope of Work’. Primary mechanical design roles are outlined as:

Formal Design

• Assemble pertinent facts and design performance criteria.
• Define performance attributes i.e., speed, space constraints, etc.
• Interact with controls engineers / integrate controls into designs.
• Complete detailed designs
• Define and procure cost-effective purchased components.
• Define and procure cost-effective fabricated details.
• Contact customers and/or suppliers for pertinent design information.

Mechanical Materials Procurement – In context of the defined ‘Scope of Work’

• Quote and procure purchased components.
• Bid and procure fabrications and machined details.
• Issue orders and coordinate deliveries of mechanical items
• Coordinate, manage and develop supplier base.

Implementation Roles Include/require

• Coordinate / expedite the delivery of purchased mechanical components.
• Coordinate / assist the assembly of mechanical hardware and assemblies.
• Trouble shoot performance issues.
• Finalize ‘as built’ documentation.

Other Aspects

• Support long-term resolution of field-service issues.
• Provide on-site field service support as required.
• Maintain division records and files in an orderly manner.
• Based on business need, assists, supports and/or performs other job functions within department or other work areas within scope and ability.

Qualifications

• Two-year mechanical engineering technology and/or mechanical engineering degree required, four-year degree preferred.
• Five to ten years actual personal, hands‑on experience in a mechanical design environment:
• Completing designs using AutoCAD and Solidworks software
• Designing automated systems based on industrial robots.
• Designing and sizing robot end‑of‑arm tooling
• Designing conveyor systems, material handling and pick & place devices to interact with robots.
• Working knowledge of cost‑effective alternative machining and fabrication processes
• Demonstrated project management capabilities.
• Personal characteristics required include:
• Excellent Personal / Interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and set personal priorities.
• Initiative and a personal commitment to setting and meeting deadlines.
• Consciousness, thoroughness, and accuracy
• Ability to travel nation wide on shot notice up to 25% travel.
• Desirable experience and qualifications:
• Experience in tool, die and fixture design.
• Machine tool set up and operation.
• Industrial robot programming
• CNC machine tool programming