Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Mechanical Design Engineer located in Austin TX. Reporting to the Mechanical Design Engineering Manager the Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for designing, validating, and implementing innovative and cost-effective product solutions of complex scope in order to support the organization in prototype development through full-scale production.

Shift

Hours:

6:00 am - 4:30 pm (Wed
- Sat)

What a typical day looks like:

• Apply complex design practices and procedures to assigned program areas to create custom tooling, jigs and fixtures with standard processes such as CNC milling/turning and Additive Manufacturing
• Leads end-to-end strain testing activities, including test setup specification, execution oversight of engineers/technicians, and comprehensive data review, analysis, and interpretation to ensure accurate characterization of material behavior and performance trends
• Create and release detailed drawings and interface with machine shop for quote and completion
• Manage sourcing and deliveries from suppliers for fabrication of tools/fixtures and equipment
• Work with other members of the development team to support manufacturing tooling design initiatives
• Drive creation of production and technology roadmaps that support customer expectations
• Develop and support design improvements that enhance manufacturability and assembly while minimizing costs
• Provide complex technical support to manufacturing floor to enhance manufacturability and assembly while minimizing costs
• Perform Tolerance Analysis and make recommendations
• Project Management on key customer accounts.

The experience we're looking to add to our team:

• Applies advanced analytical techniques (e.g., FEA correlation) to predict material behavior under complex loading conditions
• Experienced in developing and validating test methods to characterize material performance, including tensile, compression, and cyclic loading scenarios
• Translates material data into design guidance, enabling optimized component performance, reliability, and manufacturability in engineering applications
• Must have at least 4 years of experience designing tooling and creating drawings in Solid works
• Must have at least 6 years of experience in stress–strain analysis and material characterization
• 3D CAD Experience (Solid works preferred)
• Drawing creation and release experience
• Strong verbal, presentation and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, high energy and strong time management skills
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate with others
• Demonstrated leadership skills and team orientation

Here are a few of our preferred experiences:

• 3D CAD Experience in one or more of the following:
  Solid works, Fusion 360, NX, Creo.
• 3D Printing Experience
• Manual or CNC Milling/Lathe Experience
• Introductory Understanding of GD&T / Dimensional Management

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Production Engineering Relocation:
Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process.

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