Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Automation

Location: Greenville, South Carolina
Job Type: Contract to Direct (Permanent)
Schedule: Full-Time | 40+ Hours per Week
Experience: 5+ Years

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design and development of custom automated machinery and manufacturing systems
.

This position will be responsible for mechanical engineering deliverables throughout the full project lifecycle—from initial concept and design through build, debug, installation, and commissioning.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in Solid Works, machine design, and industrial automation and is comfortable taking ownership of projects while working closely with customers, engineers, builders, controls teams, and other technical disciplines.

• Lead the mechanical design of custom automated machinery and equipment.
• Develop detailed 3D models, assemblies, and mechanical designs using Solid Works
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• Manage mechanical engineering responsibilities from concept through final design, build, debug, and commissioning.
• Design automation equipment, tooling, fixtures, machine structures, guarding, and mechanical assemblies.
• Apply sound engineering principles to complex machine design challenges.
• Participate in and lead mechanical design reviews.
• Review and critique drawings and designs completed by other engineers and designers.
• Work collaboratively with Controls, Robotics, Electrical, Manufacturing, and Project Management teams.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet project specifications, schedules, budgets, and customer requirements.
• Identify design issues and develop practical solutions during machine build and debug.
• Interface directly with customers during design development and project execution.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to developing engineers and designers.
• Support equipment installation, startup, and commissioning as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering efficiency, safety, standardization, and overall workflow.

• 5+ years of professional Mechanical Engineering or Machine Design experience.
• Strong Solid Works 3D modeling and mechanical design experience.
• Experience designing custom automated machinery, assembly equipment, or manufacturing systems
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• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and machine design.
• Ability to independently manage mechanical engineering responsibilities for complex projects.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving mechanical design issues during machine build and debug.
• Ability to review and provide technical direction on the work of other engineers and designers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary engineering team.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Associate degree from an accredited engineering or technical program combined with significant relevant experience may also be considered.
• Previous experience within the industrial automation, machine building, automotive automation, or systems integration industry
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• Additional CAD experience with Creo, NX, or AutoCAD
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• Experience designing automated assembly equipment, material handling systems, tooling, fixtures, or robotic automation.
• Previous experience mentoring or leading mechanical engineers and designers.
• FE/EIT certification is a plus but not required.

Approximately 5% travel may be required, including occasional overnight or international travel.

The ideal candidate is a senior-level mechanical engineer who can take an automation project from concept through commissioning
. You should be comfortable owning designs, solving complex machine-design problems, working directly with customers, and helping guide less-experienced engineers.

Candidates with strong Solid Works and custom automation/machine design experience are highly encouraged to apply.