Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Custom Automation

GABLETEK; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GABLETEK seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of custom automated machinery and manufacturing systems in Greenville, SC. You will drive concept through commissioning, owning mechanical deliverables and coordinating with controls, robotics, electrical, and manufacturing teams.

The role requires 5+ years in mechanical engineering or machine design, strong SolidWorks skills, and experience with automated equipment. Travel is limited; contract-to-direct opportunity is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional Mechanical Engineering or Machine Design experience.
• Strong SolidWorks 3D modeling and mechanical design experience.
• Experience designing custom automated machinery, assembly equipment, or manufacturing systems.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and machine design.
• Ability to independently manage mechanical engineering responsibilities for complex projects.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving mechanical design issues during machine build and debug.
• Ability to review and provide technical direction on the work of other engineers and designers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of custom automated machinery and equipment.
• Develop detailed 3D models, assemblies, and mechanical designs using SolidWorks.
• Manage mechanical engineering responsibilities from concept through final design, build, debug, and commissioning.
• Design automation equipment, tooling, fixtures, machine structures, guarding, and mechanical assemblies.
• Apply sound engineering principles to complex machine design challenges.
• Participate in and lead mechanical design reviews.
• Review and critique drawings and designs completed by other engineers and designers.
• Work collaboratively with Controls, Robotics, Electrical, Manufacturing, and Project Management teams.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet project specifications, schedules, budgets, and customer requirements.
• Identify design issues and develop practical solutions during machine build and debug.
• Interface directly with customers during design development and project execution.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to developing engineers and designers.
• Support equipment installation, startup, and commissioning as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering efficiency, safety, standardization, and overall workflow.

Skills

SolidWorks

Machine design

Industrial automation

Communication

Independence

Teamwork

Ownership

Customer liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Associate degree in engineering (considered)

FE/EIT certification (plus)

Tools

Creo

NX

AutoCAD

Job description

GABLETEK seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of custom automated machinery and manufacturing systems in Greenville, SC. You will drive concept through commissioning, owning mechanical deliverables and coordinating with controls, robotics, electrical, and manufacturing teams.

The role requires 5+ years in mechanical engineering or machine design, strong SolidWorks skills, and experience with automated equipment. Travel is limited; contract-to-direct opportunity is offered.