Mechanical Tool Designer

G3 Soft Inc; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

G3 Soft Inc in United States, Kentucky is seeking an experienced Mechanical Tool Designer to design, analyze, and integrate automation equipment. The role emphasizes strong proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD, leadership of a 10-12 member team, and collaboration across onsite/offshore groups.

The candidate will handle complex mechanical design tasks, create BOMs, and coordinate with vendors to meet project requirements and schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5-7 years of relevant mechanical design experience.
• Strong experience in industrial/manufacturing automation.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Experience with tooling, fixtures, conveyors, material handling, and SPMs.
• Ability to lead and coordinate mechanical design teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration with onsite/offshore teams.

Responsibilities

• Create working drawings, detailed drawings, and BOMs using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Coordinate with customers, internal engineering teams, vendors.
• Lead/coordinate a mechanical design team of 10-12 members.
• Perform engineering calculations on materials, strength, speed, temperature, etc.
• Ensure designs comply with OSHA/CE and customer requirements.
• Assist in developing and maintaining mechanical design standards.

Skills

Mechanical design

Industrial automation

Team leadership

Communication

Vendor coordination

Tooling and fixtures

Machine integration

Design calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Tool Designer with 5-7 years of experience in industrial and manufacturing automation. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in mechanical automation design, tooling, material handling, robotics, high-speed automation lines, and machine integration.

The candidate must be proficient in SolidWorks and AutoCAD and capable of independently handling complex mechanical design requirements while coordinating with onsite/offshore teams, vendors, customers, and cross-functional engineering teams.

Required Technical Skills

• Design and development of manufacturing automation systems, including:
• Assembly automation
• Machine integration
• Process optimization
• Design of conveyor systems, material-handling equipment, and transfer mechanisms.
• Design and implementation of pick-and-place systems using:
• Pneumatic systems
• Servo systems
• Robotic technologies
• Industrial robotic automation for:
• Machine tending
• Packaging
• Inspection
• Design of jigs, fixtures, tooling, and special-purpose machines (SPM).
• Strong knowledge of bowl feeder selection.
• Strong knowledge of high-speed automation line design.
• Sensor selection and application.
• Material-handling equipment and SPM design.
• Selection of standard mechanical components such as:
• LM Guides
• Servo motors
• Bearings
• Actuators
• Other mechanical purchased components
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of electrical devices such as switches, load cells, LVDTs, etc.
• Ability to conceptualize and develop solutions for complex mechanical design requirements.
• Ability to lead/coordinate a team of approximately 10-12 members and work effectively with onsite/offshore teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations related to:
• Strength of materials
• Speed
• Horsepower
• Temperature
• Pressure
• Force
• Other machine/tool design parameters
• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to determine dimensions, materials, hardness, tolerances, and other design requirements.
• Evaluate the feasibility of using machines to perform sequential manufacturing operations.
• Create working drawings, detailed drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Analyze machine designs and systems for compliance with applicable standards, including OSHA, CE, and customer-specific requirements.
• Review drawings for accuracy, material selection, machining methods, surface finishes, hardness, and manufacturability.
• Coordinate with customers, internal engineering teams, technical staff, and vendors.
• Obtain technical information and specifications from vendors.
• Follow applicable health, safety, and ISO procedures.
• Communicate task progress, project status, and technical issues to the supervising designer/project team.
• Supervise mechanical design activities at the project level and delegate tasks to team members when required.
• Quotes
• Drawing registers
• Requisitions
• Drawings
• Schedules
• Other project documentation
• Provide time estimates and resource requirements for mechanical design activities.
• Coordinate with electrical designers regarding machine input/output requirements and electrical interfaces.
• Review machine operations and sequences with PLC/programming teams.
• Support fabricators, machinists, toolmakers, and electricians during machine debug, integration, troubleshooting, and system completion.
• Determine appropriate tools, fixtures, and equipment for fabrication and assembly of mechanical components.
• Select appropriate purchased mechanical components and create purchase requisitions with required delivery dates.
• Review project instructions and drawings to determine test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, and potential design issues.
• Assist in developing and maintaining mechanical design and departmental standards.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5-7 years of relevant mechanical design experience.
• Strong experience in industrial/manufacturing automation.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Experience with automation machinery, tooling, fixtures, conveyors, material handling, and SPMs.
• Experience with robotic, pneumatic, and servo-driven automation systems.
• Strong understanding of mechanical component selection.
• Ability to lead and coordinate mechanical design teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with onsite/offshore teams.
• Ability to work with customers, vendors, programmers, electrical engineers, machinists, fabricators, and toolmakers.

Preferred Industry Background

Candidates with experience in the following areas are preferred:

• Manufacturing Automation
• Automotive Manufacturing
• Assembly Automation
• Special Purpose Machine (SPM) Design
• Robotic Automation
• Machine Integration
• Tooling and Fixture Design