Mechanical Design Engineer - Cost-Driven, Modular Machinery

Packsize International; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Packsize in Louisville, KY is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the R&D Hardware team. You will redesign major components to cut BOM costs while improving performance and serviceability.

Responsibilities include cross-functional collaboration, design for manufacturability, and documenting ECO changes in PLM systems. Travel up to 15% may be required. A BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in industrial machine design or sustaining engineering.
• Strong design-to-cost or value engineering experience.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, GD&T, and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Lead BOM cost-reduction initiatives through redesign of major machine components and subsystems.
• Analyze existing machine architectures for standardization, simplification, and reuse opportunities.
• Drive modularity and platform thinking across mechanical and electro-mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Service, Quality and Supply Chain to evaluate suppliers, quotations, and cost drivers.
• Support redesign efforts focused on reduced part count and improved manufacturability.

Skills

Mechanical design

Industrial machines

3D CAD SolidWorks

DFM/DFA

GD&T

PDM/PLM tools

Education

BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM/PLM tools

Job description

Packsize in Louisville, KY is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the R&D Hardware team. You will redesign major components to cut BOM costs while improving performance and serviceability.

Responsibilities include cross-functional collaboration, design for manufacturability, and documenting ECO changes in PLM systems. Travel up to 15% may be required. A BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering is preferred.