Senior Mechanical Designer - Lead CAD & Manufacturing

Bühler Group; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bühler Group is seeking a Mechanical Designer with 10+ years of experience to lead design efforts from concept through execution, ensuring the highest quality of equipment models and manufacturing drawings.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, mentor junior designers, and drive projects to meet specifications, safety standards, and timelines across projects at customer sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Produce high‑quality deliverables such as equipment models and manufacturing drawings using Autodesk Inventor.
• Generate sales drawings using Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Ensure technical compliance and proper fit and function.
• Present work clearly – share rationale, incorporate feedback, and drive toward decisions.
• Manage workload priorities to adhere to budget constraints and project timelines.
• Resolve discrepancies that occur during the design and manufacture of Buhler equipment.
• Perform inspections of components, work‑in‑process, and finished equipment.
• Organize information on project‑specific SharePoint sites.
• Actively participate in project meetings with cross‑functional team members, suppliers, and/or customers.
• Complete design‑related tasks resulting from equipment installation issues at customer site.
• Provide mentorship and design direction to other designers through critique, coaching, and collaborative problem‑solving.

Skills

GD&T

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Windchill

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Windchill

Job description

Bühler Group is seeking a Mechanical Designer with 10+ years of experience to lead design efforts from concept through execution, ensuring the highest quality of equipment models and manufacturing drawings.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, mentor junior designers, and drive projects to meet specifications, safety standards, and timelines across projects at customer sites.