Mechanical Design Engineer — Automation & Kaizen

Aisin World Corp.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

AISIN World Corp. of America is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead ground up mechanical design of new equipment and overhaul existing systems for reuse. You will integrate automation, develop drawings, BOMs and manuals, and manage schedules and budgets.

The role requires hands-on CAD work, design reviews, and close collaboration with technicians and engineers. Responsibilities include planning mechanical designs with CAD/3D CAD, running simulations, coordinating fabrication, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Strong design principles and engineering knowledge.
• Experience with CAD tools and mechanical design best practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform ground up mechanical design of new equipment using CAD/3D CAD.
• Oversee overhaul of existing equipment for new projects and improvements.
• Develop drawings, BOMs, and machine manuals to support modifications.
• Manage automation integration to reduce labor costs and schedule builds.
• Lead design reviews and coordinate with technicians during assembly.
• Prepare technical reports and ensure safe, compliant operations.

Skills

Pneumatics

CAD design

MS Excel

Project leadership

Technical reporting

3D CAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

AISIN World Corp. of America is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead ground up mechanical design of new equipment and overhaul existing systems for reuse. You will integrate automation, develop drawings, BOMs and manuals, and manage schedules and budgets.

The role requires hands-on CAD work, design reviews, and close collaboration with technicians and engineers. Responsibilities include planning mechanical designs with CAD/3D CAD, running simulations, coordinating fabrication, and