Design Engineer in Greensboro
Listed on 2026-07-29
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Engineering
CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Mechanical Engineer
Job Description Job Description
At Cross Company, we don't just show up for work- we show up for a company we actually own. As a 100% employee-owned industrial technology leader, we provide specialized expertise in automation, hydraulics, precision measurement, and more that keeps the world's manufacturers moving.
We operate on the principle of Servant Leadership: we hire smart, driven people and then get out of their way so they can do what they do best. When you join the Cross team, you aren't just an employee; you're an owner-associate in a stable, transparent, and high-performance environment where your voice truly matters.
JOB SUMMARYReports To:
Engineering Manager
The Design Engineer is responsible for the development of technical hardware designs, 3D models, and detailed production documentation. This role focuses on creating 3D assemblies of custom items and control panel layouts to support in-house fabrication and assembly. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the position ensures all designs meet organizational standards and are optimized for physical production.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAssemble 3D models of custom assembly items and design fabricated parts.
Create and maintain detailed 2D electrical and mechanical schematics to guide assembly and fabrication efforts.
Develop hardware design and drafting requests specifically for in-house panel shop fabrications.
Generate accurate Bills of Materials (BOM) and technical drafting packages to support project proposals and active production.
Collaboration:
Interact closely with Assembly and Fabrication Shop personnel to ensure layouts and designs are practical for physical assembly.
Modify and update existing drawings to bring legacy designs up to current organizational standards.
Act as an internal technical resource for the assembly shop during the build phase to resolve design-related issues.
Independently work to specify materials and devices that meet functional design requirements
Complete weekly Quality Assurance paperwork and enter time/expenses into the database by defined deadlines.
Must have industrial drafting experience, specifically within a manufacturing or fabrication environment
Knowledge Required
Drafting experience utilizing Autodesk Product Design Suite products (Inventor, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical).
Experience reading and interpreting technical specifications and design documents.
Fluent mathematical skills and expertise in solving mechanical design challenges.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively relay design intent to the shop floor.
Ability to function cooperatively in a team environment to support large-scale projects.
- Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels of customer contact.
- High level of integrity and understanding of business ethics.
- Excellent listening skills.
- Self-motivated; able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Good organizational skills.
- Innovative, open-minded, resourceful.
- Functions cooperatively in a team environment.
- Integrates new information quickly.
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