Mechanical Engineer

AUTOMATED MACHINE DESIGN ENGINEER OPPORTUNITY | ONSITE | COLUMBUS, IN

This position requires working onsite Monday-Thursday, from home on Friday, in a tooling and technology center located in Columbus, Indiana. Being onsite in Columbus, IN is mandatory.

This Mechanical Engineer role supports a dedicated tooling and equipment center focused on emissions control technologies within the automotive industry. You will join a collaborative design team responsible for developing, reviewing, and updating mechanical tooling and equipment used in automated manufacturing processes. The position combines hands‑on 3D mechanical design, coordination with internal and external stakeholders, and ongoing support for product and process changes in a clean, modern prototype environment.

• Define concepts for tooling and equipment, including isostatism, part positioning, and tool change strategies.
• Prepare clear sketches and preliminary layouts to assess feasibility throughout tooling and equipment operations.
• Interface closely with the Product Process Simulation Specialist to align process and tooling requirements.
• Create detailed 3D mechanical designs using Solid Works for tooling, fixtures, and automated equipment.
• Coordinate and collaborate with external design resources to ensure design quality, consistency, and timely delivery.
• Lead and participate in design reviews with tooling engineers and project leaders to obtain design approval.
• Develop complete 2D drawings for tooling and equipment components in accordance with engineering standards and GD&T principles.
• Generate accurate bills of materials (BOM) for tooling and equipment, ensuring completeness and traceability.
• Manage product and process changes by updating and controlling design documentation and models.
• Provide technical support to internal and external tool manufacturing teams when design-related issues arise during the manufacturing phase.
• Define and help implement new standard specifications for equipment to improve consistency, quality, and manufacturability.
• Support the development of automation machine designs, including material handling, welding, and part transfer systems as part of project work.

• Minimum of five years of mechanical design experience in a manufacturing or equipment-focused environment.
• Proficiency in 3D mechanical design using Solid Works.
• Hands‑on experience with automation machine design, such as material handling, welding, and part transfer systems.
• Strong in mechanical engineering principles and mechanical design practices.
• Ability to create and interpret detailed 2D drawings and apply GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Experience developing tooling and equipment designs, including fixtures, gauges, and custom machinery.
• Proficiency in generating and managing bills of materials (BOM) for tooling and equipment.
• Ability to support design changes throughout the product and process lifecycle.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with internal teams and external design resources.
• Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent technical education.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Electrical Engineering Technology is preferred.
• Automotive industry experience, particularly with emissions control or related systems, is a plus.
• Familiarity with automation, tooling, and equipment design in a prototype or low‑volume environment.
• Experience with gauging, tube forming, muffler or canning processes, or similar manufacturing methods is beneficial.
• Exposure to welding processes, such as MIG welding, in the context of automated or semi‑automated equipment is advantageous.
• Ability to contribute to the development of standard specifications and best practices for equipment design.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple internal and external projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a focus on supporting manufacturing and resolving design‑related issues…