Mechanical Design Engineer M/F

HAHN Group GmbH; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA Options

Critical Illness Insurance

Short-term, Long-term Insurance, &Life

401K

Vacation/Sick/Holiday

Job summary

HAHN Automation Group US, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and document complex machines using SolidWorks, coordinating with project managers, electrical and software teams, and manufacturing.

You will ensure drawings meet standards and customer requirements while managing budgets and schedules. The role involves customer support, equipment runoff, and machine acceptance testing, with opportunities for mentorship and continued learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of machine design/engineering experience; special machine industry preferred.
• Proficiency with 3D design and PDM software in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to interpret quotations, specs and customer designs to meet requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop system designs using SolidWorks to meet functional and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, engineers and manufacturing to complete projects.
• Prepare complete drawing packages and ensure compliance with standards.
• Manage budgets and schedules; identify and correct variances promptly.
• Provide technical support to customers and assist in testing and acceptance.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to design methodologies; pursue training.

Skills

3D design

SolidWorks

Mechanical design

Quotations assessment

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Scheduling

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM software

Job description

The principal duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Utilize SolidWorks and various other software packages to develop system designs that meet equipment functional requirements and customer technical requirements within set budgets and time constraints
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Electrical Design Engineers, Software Controls Engineers, Applications Engineers, the manufacturing team, and customers to develop systems and complete projects
• Prepare drawing packages for manufacture and assembly—ensuring complete, accurate project documentation that meets all customer drawing requirements as well as follows proper drafting standards
• Ensure budgets and schedules for each project are understood and managed— acting quickly to correct any potential negative variance
• Provide customers with technical support
• Support equipment runoff and debug activity as well as machine acceptance testing
• Mentor less experienced design staff and assisting in the development of concepts and design methodologies for projects
• Identify and attend outside training sessions consistent with company goals and areas of expertise to ensure continuing education and sharpening of technical skills
• Prepare internal company documentation to provide backup data for the design process—ensuring the information is properly filed
• Some travel required, including overnight travel – potentially domestic and international

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Education: College accreditation with emphasis in engineering or equivalent experience, preferably from within a manufacturing firm—bachelor’s degree with concentration in Mechanical Engineering strongly preferred.

Experience: Three to five years of machine design and/or engineering experience—two years of engineering experience within the special machine industry preferred.

Additional skills:

• Proficiency in the use and manipulation of 3D design and PDM software in a collaborative environment—SolidWorks preferred
• Ability to evaluate quotations, specifications, and customer product designs to identify equipment functional requirements and develop machine solutions
• Technically creative with an understanding of equipment mechanical and electrical functions to provide mechanical design solutions in a robust and economical manner
• Organized and flexible in work functions allowing for dedicated, multitasking, and task interrupted duties
• Analytical and decisive to define, evaluate and solve problems in an organized process
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal with competency in computer and Microsoft Office products
• Ability to collaborate in team environments while maintaining individual duties effectively
• Strong decision-making, analytical, and scheduling skills
• A commitment to integrity, ethical and economical practices, and the organization’s mission
• Flexibility to work additional hours as needed to meet project requirements

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

As a member of HAHN Automation Group, applicants must be able to interact safely in a manufacturing environment.

This includes:

• Full body mobility with the ability to bend, stoop, climb, and lift or move 25 lbs. of weight
• The ability to walk within restricted areas of the company manufacturing plant
• Professional conduct in regards to hygiene and dress
• The ability to read and prepare business documents as well as conduct business over the telephone in a sometimes-loud environment
• The ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
• The ability to travel to customer, supplier, and/or inter-company sites via vehicle or airplane (both domestic and international)
• Valid driver’s license with driving record of acceptable risk as defined by HAHN Automation Group US’s insurance company
• Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States now and in the future without employment visa sponsorship

HAHN Automation Group US, Inc. offers the following benefit options:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA Options
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Short-term, Long-term Insurance, & Life Insurance
• 401K
• Vacation/Sick/Holiday

Job location

USA, Hebron, US

General information

The HAHN Automation Group is the global solution partner for factory automation. The company stands for industry-specific know-how, an extensive project portfolio, and a global organization with a focus on providing service all from a single source. From manual stations to semi-automated cells and full production lines, 1,600 employees across 20 locations worldwide work on custom solutions. In addition, the digital product portfolio helps manufacturers gain a competitive edge by increasing efficiency and paving the way to a smart factory. Customers in the Automotive, Consumer Goods, Electronics, and MedTech industries have benefited from our expertise for more than 30 years of providing experience and international innovation.