Mechanical Engineer – Lead Custom Automation Design

Steven Douglas Corp; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

401(k) match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Steven Douglas Corp in United States is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and build custom automated machines. You will translate client specs into detailed concepts and layouts using SolidWorks, delivering robust, manufacturable solutions.

You will collaborate with sales, PMs, and engineering, review designs, select materials, coordinate vendors, and support startup on site. Travel up to 10% is expected; a BS in mechanical engineering and 5+ years’ experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with 5+ years of industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of machine design and factory automation.
• Strong knowledge of 3D CAD software; experience with SolidWorks is required.
• Strong decision making and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate with a project team and collaborate with other departments.
• Ability and willingness to travel to support projects, up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative and advanced machine concepts based on customer and internal specifications.
• Design, using SolidWorks or equivalent software, complete layout of machine including detailed drawings of all components.
• Evaluate and specify materials and finishes on manufactured parts.
• Work closely with suppliers and vendors to research, quote and purchase integrated machine components.
• Work closely with project managers to monitor project schedules and assist with adjustments as needed.
• Work quickly and collaboratively to solve machine design challenges throughout the project lifecycle, using best practices and common design elements.
• Participate and/or lead internal and customer design reviews and status updates.
• Create detailed drawings, assembly drawings, bill of materials and organize release packages.
• Support machine building process from assembly, de-bug and acceptance testing and through potential on-site customer installations with start-up support and customer training.

Skills

Machine design

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Steven Douglas Corp in United States is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and build custom automated machines. You will translate client specs into detailed concepts and layouts using SolidWorks, delivering robust, manufacturable solutions.

You will collaborate with sales, PMs, and engineering, review designs, select materials, coordinate vendors, and support startup on site. Travel up to 10% is expected; a BS in mechanical engineering and 5+ years’ experience are required.