Mechanical Design Leader

Experienced Mechanical Design Leader to support and guide a team of mechanical designers working on automotive manufacturing, automation, and production equipment projects. Reporting directly to the Mechanical Design Supervisor, this role will provide day-to-day technical leadership, coordinate design activities, and help ensure projects are delivered on schedule and meet customer requirements.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in mechanical design, automotive tooling, and manufacturing systems, along with demonstrated experience mentoring designers and driving technical excellence.

• Lead mechanical design efforts for assigned projects from concept through release.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to mechanical designers.
• Coordinate daily design activities and help prioritize workloads to support project schedules.
• Develop and review mechanical designs, layouts, detailed drawings, and bills of material.
• Collaborate with project management, controls engineering, manufacturing, and customer teams.
• Support design reviews and ensure compliance with customer standards and company procedures.
• Assist in resolving technical issues and design challenges throughout project execution.
• Support concept development, equipment design reviews, and customer presentations.
• Support training and development of junior and intermediate designers.
• Works closely with Project Managers, Controls Engineers, and Customer Representatives.

• Associates degree from a two-year college or technical School and five years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience leading project design activities and mentoring design personnel.
• Strong proficiency with CAD software such as NX
• Experience supporting automotive Body Shop tooling and automation projects
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• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

KUKA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.