Mechanical Designer

Bühler Gruppe; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bühler Gruppe seeks an experienced Mechanical Designer with 10+ years to lead concept-to-execution design for Bühler equipment at customer sites. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure fit, safety, and performance, delivering high-quality models and drawings using Inventor and AutoCAD.

Role emphasizes mentorship of other designers, adherence to budgets and timelines, and close collaboration with suppliers and customers to drive impactful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• Proficient in engineering drafting and drawings.
• Knowledge of welding, sheet metal forming, and press operations.
• Awareness of machine safety codes for food equipment.
• Proficient in GD&T; Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, Windchill.

Responsibilities

• Lead design from concept to execution to meet project specifications.
• Produce high-quality equipment models and manufacturing drawings using Inventor.
• Generate sales drawings using Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Ensure proper fit and function; present work with rationale and feedback.
• Manage workload priorities to meet budgets and timelines.
• Resolve discrepancies during design and manufacture of Bühler equipment.
• Mentor and guide other designers through critique and coaching.
• Participate in project meetings with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Complete design tasks arising from equipment installation issues at customer sites.

Skills

Leadership and mentorship

Engineering drafting/drawings

Machine safety awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

PTC Windchill

Job description

We're looking for aMechanical Designerwith10+ years of experiencewho can lead design work from concept to execution to meet project specifications, elevate visual and interaction quality, and partner closely with cross-functional teams to deliver thoughtful, high-impact outcomes. You'll operate with strong craft, sound judgment, and the ability to mentor others while driving projects forward.

This is where you'll excel

• Produce high-quality deliverables such as equipment models and manufacturing drawings using Autodesk Inventor.
• Generate sales drawings using Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Ensure technical compliance and proper fit and function.
• Present work clearly - sharing rationale, incorporating feedback, and driving toward decisions.
• Manage workload priorities to adhere to budget constraints and project timelines.
• Resolve discrepancies that occur during the design and manufacture of Buhler equipment.
• Perform inspections of components, work-in-process, and finished equipment.
• Organize information on project specific SharePoint sites.
• Actively participate in project meetings with cross-functional team members, suppliers, and/or customers.
• Complete design related tasks resulting from equipment installation issues at customer site.
• Providementorship and design directionto other designers through critique, coaching, and collaborative problem-solving.

These are the skills you'll need

Job Specifications

(Required education and experience)

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 10+ years of relevant work experience

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Proficient in engineering drafting/drawings and engineering principles.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing and assembly practices, e.g. welding, sheet metal forming, press operations, etc.
• Awareness of machine safety codes and designing equipment for the food industry.
• Proficient in GD&T
• Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD
• PTC Windchill

Questions? We are happy to answer them!

Sophia Ryan

HR Generalist

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiaosborne/

Creating impact together at Bühler!

Two billion people eat food every day that was produced with Bühler equipment. One billion people drive vehicles whose parts were manufactured with our machines.

Bühl aims to balance humanity, nature, and the economy in every decision as it develops solutions that unlock sustainable business opportunities in the global food, feed, and mobility industries.

We strive to create innovations for a better world, with a special focus on healthy, safe, and sustainable solutions. Therefore, we team up with customers, start-ups, multinationals, and academia to accelerate impact together.