Mechanical Design/Tooling Engineer

Batesville; Batesville (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short-term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401K matching

Paid time off

Development opportunities

Job summary

Batesville is hiring a Mechanical Design / Tooling Engineer to design and implement tooling, fixtures, and machine components across the plant. You will develop detailed drawings, BOMs, and fabrication specs while collaborating with toolmakers, maintenance, and suppliers.

The ideal candidate has hands-on CAD skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and a drive for continuous improvement on the manufacturing floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 2–5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong CAD skills and GD&T knowledge.
• Ability to work on the manufacturing floor with operators.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication across technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify tooling, fixtures, gauges, and machine components using 3D CAD.
• Develop drawings, specifications, bills of material, and other fabrication documents.
• Work with toolmakers, maintenance, fabricators, and suppliers on tooling solutions.
• Evaluate tooling and equipment for improvement, standardization, and cost reduction.
• Manage project timelines and communicate project status.
• Provide engineering services daily to maintenance and tool room.

Skills

CAD proficiency

GD&T knowledge

Problem-solving

Floor collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Fanuc programming

Job description

At Batesville, you will be a part of a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation. A recognized leader in the death care industry in North America, we are committed to our mission of helping families honor the lives of those they love®.

Batesville has been named one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Newsweek for three consecutive years, reflecting our commitment to quality, integrity, and the trust families and funeral professionals place in us every day.

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Design / Tooling Engineer to join our team in Batesville, IN.

Your Role at Batesville:

As a Mechanical Design / Tooling Engineer, this position will support the design, development, improvement, and implementation of tooling, fixtures, equipment, and manufacturing processes across the plant.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with strong CAD skills who enjoys solving practical manufacturing problems and working closely with operators, technicians, engineers, and production leadership. This role provides an opportunity to develop skills in mechanical design, CAD, tooling, automation, process improvement, and project management while gaining broad exposure to a diverse manufacturing environment.

How You’ll be Rewarded:

• Batesville is a family.You will be part of a family of highly committed associates who are passionate about our company, committed to ourcustomersand excited about our future.

• The expected base salary range for this role is $95,000 – $102,000per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to qualifications, skills, experience, and location.

• IMMEDIATE ELIGIBILITY – Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as prescription coverage, short-term disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.

• Generous 401K Matching Program

• Paid timeoff

• Opportunities for development and advancement

What You’ll Do:

• Design and modify tooling, fixtures, gauges, and machine components using 3D CAD and engineering principles.
• Develop detailed drawings, specifications, bills of material, and other documentation necessary for fabrication and implementation.
• Work with toolmakers, maintenance personnel, fabricators, and outside suppliers to develop and implement tooling solutions.
• Evaluate existing tooling and equipment and identify opportunities for improvement, standardization, and cost reduction.
• Conduct annual die review and follow up with required actions related to annual press inspections.
• Obtain quotes, write capital funding requests, coordinates machinery installations or tooling modifications or upgrades.
• Provides engineering services daily to maintenance and tool room.
• Develop project timelines, track action items, and communicate project status.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and/or 2-5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Good understanding of machining processes and safety controls.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills.
• Proficiency in CAD, GD&T, engineering documentation, and mechanical design practices.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in manufacturing.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical team members.
• Willingness to spend significant time working directly on the manufacturing floor.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Nice to Haves:

• Good working knowledge of forming of carbon steel, stainless, and non-ferrous substrate materials.
• Good working knowledge of stamping presses, screw machines, and roll form machines.
• Programming experience is a plus (robotic - Fanuc machines)

Travel:

• Associates must be able to travel up to 5% of the time.

Key Competencies:

Team Player

• Able to set aside personal goals for the goals of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others regardless of level
• Identifiesand does what needs to beaccomplishedfor the common goal

Communication

• Can accurately convey information from one person to another
• Able to summarize complex information
• Gets point across clearly and effectively and efficiently
• Speaks and writes using proper grammar
• Able to communicate effectively to all levels in the organization

Lean

• Has working knowledge of Policy Deployment, Glasswalland Visual tools (e.g.5S)
• Understands and uses lean management processes
• Problem solving tools (e.g.Root cause countermeasure, pareto, etc.)

Creativity/ Innovation

• Looks past obvious answer to solutions
• Seeks game changers (step function), not just incremental change
• Can apply learning from diverse experiences to develop unique solutions
• Tries new things to obtain challenging goals

Actions/Results Oriented

• Effectivelyutilizeand influence others toaccomplishobjectives
• Improves delivery of services
• Recognizes and capitalizes on opportunities
• Works around typical problems and obstacles to get results
• Holds others andself-accountable