Design Engineer

Job Description

This Design Engineer role focuses on creating custom manufacturing solutions, including jigs, fixtures, end effector tooling, and specialized equipment, primarily using Solid Works. You will take ownership of projects from concept through implementation, performing mechanical and structural design, supporting analysis, and working closely with customers and internal teams. This position offers the opportunity to see your designs move from initial idea to fabrication, assembly, and installation, while contributing directly to the efficiency, safety, and precision of production operations.

• Use Solid Works to design jigs, fixtures, end effector tooling, and other custom equipment that support manufacturing and production operations.
• Perform structural design and finite element analysis (FEA) as needed to verify the strength, durability, and performance of designs.
• Develop detailed 3D models and engineering drawings to support machining, fabrication, and assembly activities.
• Collaborate closely with customers to review design concepts, align on technical requirements, and provide regular updates on project plans and schedules.
• Manage projects from concept through completion, coordinating design activities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Support the assembly and integration of your designs in the shop, ensuring that parts fit correctly and function as intended.
• Provide on‑site support during installation at customer locations, assisting with fit‑up, troubleshooting, and final adjustments.
• Work with machining and fabrication teams to ensure designs are manufacturable, cost‑effective, and compatible with available equipment and processes.
• Contribute to the optimization of production processes and workflows through thoughtful design of tooling, jigs, fixtures, and material handling systems.
• Design equipment and tooling that enhance ergonomics and safety for operators while improving precision and repeatability on the production line.
• Collaborate with a close‑knit, cross‑functional team to solve engineering challenges and continuously improve design standards and practices.
• Maintain accurate design documentation and files using Solid Works, AutoCAD, and related engineering tools.

• Proficiency in Solid Works for 3D modeling, drafting, and design of mechanical components and assemblies.
• Experience in mechanical design, including tooling and fixture design for manufacturing applications.
• Ability to perform or support structural design and FEA analysis to validate designs.
• Strong understanding of machining and fabrication processes and how they influence design decisions.
• Knowledge of machine design principles and mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Computer skills with Microsoft products to support documentation, communication, and project coordination.
• Ability to work directly with customers to discuss requirements, present design concepts, and provide project updates.
• Experience supporting the assembly and installation of designed equipment, both in the shop and at customer sites.
• Capability to create clear, accurate engineering drawings and documentation for manufacturing and assembly.

• Experience with machining equipment, fabrication equipment, and working within a fabrication or machine shop environment.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD for 2D drafting and layout work.
• Basic sheet metal design knowledge, including forming and fabrication considerations.
• Background in new product development and bringing mechanical designs from concept to production.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is favorable.
• Experience in project management, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating engineering deliverables.
• General engineering knowledge across mechanical systems, drafting standards, and 3D modeling best practices.

This role operates within a small, growing engineering and fabrication organization that designs, builds, and implements custom manufacturing solutions for large‑scale production facilities. The company focuses on tooling, jigs, fixtures, and material handling systems that support and improve production operations.…