Mechanical Design Engineer - Manufacturing Equipment

MANN+HUMMEL; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MANN+HUMMEL in Fayetteville, AR is seeking a mechanical design engineer to develop 3D CAD models, drawings, and specs for manufacturing equipment. You will leverage AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor to deliver robust solutions across assemblies and systems.

The role emphasizes manufacturability, GD&T, DFx, and hands-on prototyping and testing, including FEA. You will collaborate with manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and production teams to ensure production readiness and compliance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of mechanical design engineering experience.
• Experience designing manufacturing equipment, tooling, or fixtures.
• Hands-on experience applying DFM/DFA principles.
• Experience collaborating with manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Design 3D CAD models and engineering drawings for mechanical parts and systems.
• Apply DFM principles to optimize for manufacturability, speed, and cost.
• Prototype, test (physical and FEA), and refine designs.
• Coordinate with manufacturing teams to resolve design issues.
• Prepare BOM and manufacturing drawings; apply GD&T.
• Manage design projects, timelines, budgets, and team reviews.

Skills

3D CAD

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

DFM

DFMA

FEA

GD&T

BOM

Mechanical design

Machining knowledge

Education

Associate degree in mechanical engineering

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

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.

• 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.