Mechanical Design/Tooling Engineer

BML Batesville Manufacturing, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription coverage

Short-term disability

EAP

401K matching

Paid time off

Development opportunities

Job summary

Batesville is seeking a hands-on mechanical engineer to design tooling, fixtures, gauges, and machine components using 3D CAD. You will work closely with operators, technicians, engineers, and production leadership to solve practical manufacturing problems and improve tooling performance.

The role offers exposure to mechanical design, CAD, tooling, automation, process improvement, and project management in a diverse manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 5+ years of related experience or equivalent combination.
• Strong CAD skills and proficiency in mechanical design.
• Knowledge of machining processes and safety controls.

Responsibilities

• 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 for fabrication and implementation.
• Collaborate with toolmakers, maintenance personnel, fabricators, and suppliers to develop tooling solutions.
• Evaluate tooling and equipment, identify opportunities for improvement, standardization, and cost reduction.
• Conduct annual die reviews and coordinate actions from annual press inspections.
• Obtain quotes and write capital funding requests; coordinate installations or upgrades.
• Provide daily engineering services to maintenance and tool room; track timelines and status.
• Develop project timelines, track action items, and communicate progress.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Machining basics

Safety controls

Analytical skills

CAD

GD&T

Engineering documentation

Mechanical design

On-floor work

Project management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

5+ years related experience

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

Your Role at Batesville:

This position builds equipment, welds tooling, builds gauges and fixtures.

Performs preventative maintenance on small dies, from direction of senior associates.

This position has the ability to work without supervision on PMs of large and small dies and has die troubleshooting skills.

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 our customers and excited about our future.

The expected pay for this role is $95,000 - $102,000 annually. 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 time off 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.

Other duties may be assigned

What You’ll Bring:

Education High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and 5 or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills/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.

Travel

Travel is not required.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch. The employee may occasionally lift items as heavy as 25lbs. Specific vision abilities may include the employee's ability to see near and far distances.

Notice:

The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Who We Are:

A cornerstone in the death care industry, Batesville has distinguished itself from all others through our commitment to quality, service, and innovation. For more than 115 years, Batesville has been dedicated to serving the needs of licensed funeral professionals and helping families honor the lives of those they love®.

With annual revenues of approximately $600 million, Batesville is a leader, providing a comprehensive portfolio of burial and cremation products, memorialization offerings, profit-enhancing merchandising systems and leading-edge technology solutions. At Batesville, our associates are our strongest asset. We strive to attract, hire, and develop the best and brightest to ensure our place in the future.

Batesville has a strong culture of achievement, which is underpinned by these five core values: Individual worth and integrity Excellence in execution Spirit of continuous learning and improvement Courage Customer focus and partnership

What Sets Us Apart

Making a difference: Helping families honor the lives of those they love® isn't just our mission. It's why we do what we do every day to make every Batesville product the best it can be.

Development is a priority: We promote learning and development from Day 1. From our Experience Batesville onboarding program to self-guided courses on Batesville University, there are numerous opportunities to advance your skills.

We encourage associates to create Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to help drive career-focused discussions and advancement.

Putting customers first: We value the funeral professional’s role in serving families and are committed to doing our part to ensure their success.

We Have Fun! We work hard, but when it's time to play, we get creative - and competitive.

We provide numerous engagement activities to bring people together across the organization.

We Give Back: We support our communities by assisting in fundraising events and volunteer programs to help those in need.

*These services are not available at all Batesville locations.

DISCLAIMER:

The above information in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

At Batesville, we strive to build a diverse workforce through equal-opportunity employment that embraces and leverages the differences each individual has to offer.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affiamitive Action Employer of minorities/females/disabled/veterans.

For more than 140 years, Batesville has supported funeral professionals in helping families remember and celebrate the lives of their loved ones. We know grieving families depend on us during life's most difficult moments, and that responsibility shapes how we serve our customers and support one another every day.

As a recognized leader in the North American deathcare industry, Batesville offers a comprehensive portfolio of burial, cremation, memorialization, and technology solutions that help families honor lives. Guided by a legacy of manufacturing excellence, product innovation, superior customer service, and reliable delivery, we provide funeral professionals with the resources and tools they need to serve families with care, dignity and respect.