Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Lead Custom Automation

GCS Recruitment; Minneapolis (MN); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

GCS Recruitment seeks a Senior Product Design Engineer (Mechanical) to lead design and development of custom semi-automated machinery for advanced manufacturing in Minneapolis. You will own projects from concept through build, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on innovative mechanical solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, strong SolidWorks skills, PDM workflow, GD&T expertise, and the integration of mechanical systems with controls and vision

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years designing custom automation equipment.
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks including complex part modeling and drawings.
• Strong experience with SolidWorks PDM and document management.
• Thorough understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Experience selecting standard mechanical components for custom designs.
• Hands-on assembling, testing, debugging, and validating mechanical systems.
• Proven ability to independently lead mechanical design projects.

Responsabilités

• Design and develop custom semi-automated equipment using SolidWorks from concept through production-ready designs.
• Create detailed 3D models, large assemblies, and manufacturing drawings with GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Manage engineering documentation, revisions, and file control using SolidWorks PDM.
• Select and integrate mechanical components such as bearings, actuators, pneumatic systems, linear guides, motors, sensors, and other purchased parts.
• Design equipment with a focus on manufacturability, assembly, reliability, operator safety, and ease of maintenance.
• Build prototypes, assemble equipment, perform testing, troubleshoot mechanical issues, and support system validation.
• Work closely with controls engineers to integrate mechanical designs with PLCs, robotics, vision systems, and automated processes.
• Support installation, commissioning, and continuous improvement of equipment in manufacturing environments.
• Provide technical leadership, review designs, and mentor junior mechanical engineers throughout project execution.

Connaissances

SolidWorks

3D Modeling

Leadership

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Outils

SolidWorks PDM

Description du poste

GCS Recruitment seeks a Senior Product Design Engineer (Mechanical) to lead design and development of custom semi-automated machinery for advanced manufacturing in Minneapolis. You will own projects from concept through build, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on innovative mechanical solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, strong SolidWorks skills, PDM workflow, GD&T expertise, and the integration of mechanical systems with controls and vision