Mechanical Design Engineer - Manufacturing Equipment

MANN+HUMMEL; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MANN+HUMMEL in Fayetteville, NC is seeking a mechanical design engineer to create 3D CAD models, drawings, and specs for manufacturing equipment. You will apply DFM principles and collaborate with production teams to ensure design readiness.

The role requires 4+ years in mechanical design, experience from concept to fabrication, and strong GD&T, BOM, and FEA skills. Proficiency with AutoCAD and Inventor is preferred, with an associate degree in engineering and CAD capabilities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of mechanical design engineering experience, preferably designing manufacturing equipment, machinery, tooling, or fixtures.
• Experience taking designs from concept through fabrication, assembly, testing, installation, and production support.
• Hands-on experience applying DFM/DFA principles and troubleshooting or improving manufacturing equipment.
• Education: 2-year associate degree in mechanical engineering with CAD skills; bachelor’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and specs for parts, assemblies, and systems.
• Apply DFM principles to optimize designs for manufacturability, speed, and cost.
• Prototype and test parts, perform FEA simulations, and refine designs based on results.
• Prepare BOMs, GD&T tolerances, and manufacturing drawings; coordinate with production teams.
• Support process validation, equipment setup, and troubleshooting to ensure startup readiness.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and sign-offs; coordinate team reviews.

Skills

3D CAD

GD&T

FEA

DFM

Education

Associate degree in mechanical engineering with CAD skills

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with CAD skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Main Tasks

• Design & Development: Create 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical specifications for mechanical parts, assemblies, and systems using tools AutoCAD or AutoCAD Inventor.
• Manufacturability Focus: Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to optimize designs for ease, speed, and cost of production.
• Prototyping & Testing: Develop and oversee machine part builds, conduct physical and virtual testing (FEA analysis), and refine designs based on performance and manufacturability feedback.
• Collaboration: Work closely with manufacturing, materials, quality, and production teams to resolve design-to-production issues.
• Specifications & Documentation: Prepare Bill of Materials (BOM), engineering drawings. Apply GD&T, tolerance analysis, and technical reviews.
• Process Support: Assist in process validation, equipment setup, and troubleshooting to ensure smooth production start-up.
• Project Management: Manage timelines, budgets, and resources for design and development projects. Set-up team reviews and process sign-offs.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure designs meet regulatory, safety, and quality standards.
• Review project requirements and translate them into mechanical design specifications 80% of time devoted to design and 20% of time devoted to engineering functions.
• Create and refine CAD models, run simulations, prepare manufacturing drawings / layouts.
• Coordinate with manufacturing teams to resolve design issues and ensure production readiness.
• Document design iterations provide multiple proposals with suggested pros and cons for each. Request manufacturing feedback.

Your Profile

Education:

• 2-year associate degree in mechanical engineering with CAD skills. Prefer bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with CAD skills.

Experience:

• 4+ years of mechanical design engineering experience, preferably designing manufacturing equipment, machinery, tooling, or fixtures.
• Experience taking designs from concept through fabrication, assembly, testing, installation, and production support.
• Hands-on experience applying DFM/DFA principles and troubleshooting or improving manufacturing equipment.
• Experience collaborating with manufacturing, quality, maintenance, fabrication, and production teams.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in 3D CAD and engineering drawings, preferably Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, BOMs, and mechanical design documentation.
• Practical knowledge of machining, welding/fabrication, sheet metal, assembly, and material/component selection.
• Experience with mechanical design calculations, equipment troubleshooting, and FEA/simulation; FEA experience preferred.