Mechanical Tool Designer

Intellectt Inc; Kentucky; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Intellectt Inc is seeking a Mechanical Tool Designer in the United States. The role focuses on designing manufacturing automation systems, conveyors, and tooling with strong AutoCAD and SolidWorks proficiency.

You will develop, review, and optimize mechanical designs and BOMs, while coordinating with internal and external teams to ensure successful project delivery. Responsibilities include performing strength/feasibility analyses, creating detailed drawings, and maintaining documentation.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in designing and implementing manufacturing automation systems.
• Proficient in machine design for high-speed automation.
• Ability to coordinate with on-site/offshore teams and manage 10–12 members.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations related to strength, speed, and force.
• Develop working drawings and BOMs using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Evaluate feasibility of sequential manufacturing operations and ensure OSHA/CE compliance.
• Review designs for material selection, machining techniques, and finishes.
• Coordinate with customers, engineers, vendors, and technicians.
• Support design activities and supervise project-level design work.

Skills

Manufacturing automation

Machine design

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Conceptual design

Coordination with teams

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Seeking a Mechanical Tool Designer with strong experience in manufacturing automation, machine design, tooling, material handling, and robotic automation. The ideal candidate must be proficient in AutoCAD and SolidWorks and experienced in designing high-speed automation systems and mechanical components.

Job Title: Mechanical Tool Designer

Location: Lewis Center, OH

Key Skills

• Design and develop manufacturing automation systems, assembly automation, machine integration, and process optimization solutions.
• Design conveyor systems, material handling equipment, transfer mechanisms, and SPMs.
• Develop pick-and-place systems using pneumatic, servo, and robotic technologies.
• Design and integrate industrial robotic automation for assembly, machine tending, packaging, inspection, and material handling.
• Design jigs, fixtures, tooling, and mechanical assemblies for manufacturing, testing, and inspection.
• Strong knowledge of bowl feeder selection, high-speed automation line design, and sensor selection.
• Experience with standard components such as LM Guides, servo motors, and other mechanical components.
• Strong knowledge of electrical devices such as switches, load cells, LVDTs, etc.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Strong ability to conceptualize and develop solutions for complex mechanical design requirements.
• Ability to coordinate with onsite/offshore teams and manage a team of approximately 10–12 members.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations related to strength of materials, speed, horsepower, temperature, pressure, and force.
• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to determine dimensions, materials, hardness, and other design requirements.
• Develop working drawings, detail drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Evaluate machine feasibility for sequential manufacturing operations.
• Review designs for compliance with applicable OSHA, CE, and customer-specific standards.
• Review drawings for accuracy, material selection, machining techniques, finishes, and hardness.
• Coordinate with customers, internal engineering teams, vendors, and technical staff.
• Support mechanical design activities and periodically supervise project-level design work.
• Coordinate with electrical designers and programmers regarding machine inputs/outputs, operations, and sequences.
• Assist fabricators, machinists, toolmakers, and electricians during debug, integration, troubleshooting, and system completion.
• Determine appropriate tools, fixtures, and equipment for fabrication and assembly.
• Select appropriate purchased components and prepare requisitions with required delivery dates.
• Review project requirements, drawings, test specifications, procedures, and equipment needs.
• Maintain project documentation, drawings, schedules, registers, correspondence, and related records.
• Communicate project progress, estimated timelines, and resource requirements.
• Follow applicable health, safety, and ISO procedures.
• Assist in developing mechanical design and department standards.