Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Automatic Handling International, Inc.; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the US is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design projects. The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of experience in machine design, strong technical communication skills, and proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD. The role involves collaboration with vendors and project teams, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and requires office-based work with some field presence.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of machine design experience.
• Strong technical communication skills.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks 3D modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and modification of equipment.
• Coordinate design review efforts.
• Ensure adherence to schedules.

Skills

Mechanical design

Technical communication

SolidWorks 3D modeling

AutoCAD 2D

Understanding of hydraulic systems

Understanding of pneumatic systems

Education

BSME (mechanical engineering) or equivalent technical degree

Tools

SolidWorks Simulation

Navisworks

Job description

Overview

Automatic Handling International, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced mechanical engineer to lead complex mechanical design and modification projects. This role requires deep technical expertise, proven leadership, and the ability to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations. The selected candidate will act as a lead engineer for assigned projects, providing full lifecycle engineering oversight from conceptual design through implementation, testing, and turnover. Projects will involve mechanical systems, components, and technical support during installation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design, modification and maintenance of the equipment in compliance with industry codes and ASME standards.
• Develop designs, both conceptual and production, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate and collaborate design review efforts with vendors, customers, and internal project teams.
• Perform field walk-throughs, site visits, resolve conflicts, and verify existing conditions.
• Ensure adherence to schedules, with flexibility to support off-hours project implementation when necessary.
• Exhibit sound engineering judgement, mentoring junior engineers, and guiding project teams.
• Design custom machines utilizing SolidWorks 3D CAD software.
• Design mechanical drive systems employing a variety of motor technologies.
• Possess familiarity with industry practices related to drive system design and fabrication methods including laser and water-jet cutting, machining, welding, and heat treatment.

Basic qualifications

• BSME (mechanical engineering) or equivalent technical degree with relevant mechanical design experience.
• 8+ years of machine design experience.
• Strong technical communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
• Demonstrate skills in researching design issues, evaluating alternatives, and making sound engineering recommendations.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks 3D modeling software.
• AutoCAD 2D.
• Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Understanding of GD&T.

Preferred qualifications

• Proficiency in SolidWorks Simulation software.
• Proficiency in Navisworks software.
• Proficiency in hydraulic systems.
• Proficiency in pneumatic systems.

Work environment

• Primarily office based with periodic field presence.
• Industrial facility setting requiring PPE (hard hat, steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, and ear protection).
• Freedom to walk the shop floor and interact with shop personnel as machines are being constructed.
• Team collaboration approach to problem solving.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off

Location: Toledo, OH

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Manufacturing
• Industries: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing