Mechanical Design Lead – (Custom OEM / SolidWorks Expert)

Mechanical Design Lead – (Custom OEM / SolidWorks Expert)

• BSME or veteran designer with 5–10 years of mastery in ground-up custom machine builds and robotic work cells is a requirement
• Join an elite team of five lead engineers in a 100% SolidWorks environment, enjoying a high-impact role
• Pay is up to $120,000 annually
• You are one of five lead engineers in a firm transitioning into a high-growth OEM, designing systems that ship to global giants in Europe and the US
• Transitioning to a 100% SolidWorks environment (from AutoCAD)
• Must be a United States citizen or Green Card holder
• No remote as this is an onsite position
• Full-time, permanent, W-2 employee
• Full benefits
• No relocation
• Located in the Brown Deer, Wisconsin area

This full time, permanent Mechanical Design Lead is at an employee-oriented company that turns innovative custom automation machinery into reality. Here, you'll be instrumental in designing systems and products utilized globally, enjoying the unique experience of seeing your creations manufactured on-site. With a compact engineering team, your contributions will have a significant and visible impact, fostering a challenging environment where career advancement is encouraged.

The duties and responsibilities of the successful candidate include the following:

• Lead the mechanical design integrity, approach, and profitability for complex machine design-build projects
• Assist the Project Manager in design concept reviews to satisfy customer machine specifications with innovative and cost-effective solutions
• Structure and breakdown the design effort for large projects into manageable tasks, overseeing both in-house designers and external design houses
• Apply sound design practices for hydraulic and pneumatic components to meet the specific requirements of each unique machine
• Identify potential safety concerns, such as pinch points or component accessibility issues, during the early design phase
• Manage technical communications with global customers to ensure cycle times and machine specs meet rigorous international standards
• Facilitate corrective actions and maintain engineering design release schedules to keep projects within budget and on time

The background of the successful candidate must include the following:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or 5+ years of direct custom machine design-build and implementation experience
• 3+ years of experience specifically in custom equipment design (not consumer product development or scanning equipment)
• Current, direct proficiency in SolidWorks for machine design
• Experience with welding processes (GMAW, GTAW, Laser) and high-speed assembly procedures
• A proven ability to manage project timelines, budgets, and a small team of designers or detailers
• An understanding of machine tool, material science, and power transmission concepts
• A solid work history showing long-term commitment to past employers
• US citizenship or Green Card status with a residence within a 45-minute drive of Brown Deer