Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Automation & Throughput

Kelley Engineering, LLC; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelley Engineering, LLC in Piedmont, SC seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead complex design projects from concept through implementation. You will create and review 3D CAD models and detailed drawings, perform FEA and stress analyses, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize layouts and production tooling.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage project timelines, and ensure safety, performance, and quality standards while coordinating with manufacturing and field

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical design skills for machinery, fixtures and custom equipment.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling and detailed drawings for industrial systems.
• Experience with engineering analysis including FEA, stress and fatigue evaluation.
• Experience with production and facility support, layouts, material handling, throughput optimization.
• Familiarity with controls and factory automation and collaboration with controls engineers.
• Project management experience: planning, scheduling, coordinating commissioning and installation.
• Ability to develop technical documentation such as maintenance manuals and training plans.
• Leadership or mentoring responsibilities in prior roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design projects from concept through implementation.
• Create and review detailed 3D CAD models and drawings.
• Perform engineering analyses such as FEA and stress/fatigue evaluation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize layouts, material handling, and throughput.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and field teams for installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and manage project timelines and deliverables.
• Ensure designs meet safety, performance and quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD modeling

Detailed drawings

FEA analysis

Stress & fatigue evaluation

Production & facility support

Layouts & material handling

Throughput optimization

Controls integration

Project management

Technical documentation

Mentoring & leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NA

Job description

Kelley Engineering, LLC in Piedmont, SC seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead complex design projects from concept through implementation. You will create and review 3D CAD models and detailed drawings, perform FEA and stress analyses, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize layouts and production tooling.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage project timelines, and ensure safety, performance, and quality standards while coordinating with manufacturing and field