Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to design mechanical systems and create detailed documentation using Autodesk Inventor. You will be involved in all phases of the project lifecycle- from requirements gathering to final design and project management. You'll collaborate with customers, vendors, and internal teams to deliver custom automation solutions.

Required:

• Strong understanding of machine design fundamentals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven experience with Autodesk Inventor or similar 3D modeling software.
• Knowledge of materials, machining costs, and budget-conscious design. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic AutoCAD.
• Understanding of machine controls systems and able to read schematics.
• Experience with pneumatic/hydraulic systems and motor sizing.
• Familiarity with fluid dynamics and vacuum/blower system design.

Preferred:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering with 6+ years of experience or 10+ years of relevant machine design experience.
• Training in Inventor or SolidWorks (AS in Machine Design Technology or equivalent experience).
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA).
• Field service or assembly experience; ability to troubleshoot and debug machinery.
• Design 3D models and engineering drawings for mechanical machines based on sketches, concepts, or customer mark-ups.
• Prepare drawing packages and bills of material (BOMs) for custom automation machines.
• Research product specifications, contact vendors, and obtain quotations.
• Support engineering standards improvement and participate in hands-on shop work.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Present designs in customer review meetings.
• Delegate tasks and review/check drawings before engineering release.
• Work with controls engineers to develop Sequences of Operation. Coordinate with machine assemblers and fabricators.

Pay Range: $85k/yr. - $115k/yr.

Interested in learning more? Contact Nadia Nkansah at View email address on click.appcast.io with your resume, and I'd be happy to discuss the opportunity.

Meet Your Recruiter

Nadia Nkansah
Full Desk Technical Recruiter

Born in Italy and raised in Georgia, Nadia Nkansah is an Account Manager at Selectek, specializing in engineering and technical recruiting. A graduate of Kennesaw State University with a degree in Exercise Science, she began her career in IT staffing and business development before transitioning into engineering recruiting and account management.

Nadia enjoys partnering with clients to understand their hiring goals and helping them identify top talent across engineering, architecture, manufacturing, data center, and other technical disciplines. She is passionate about building long-term relationships and serving as a trusted resource for both clients and candidates throughout the hiring process.

Outside of work, Nadia enjoys volunteering in her community, traveling, hiking, attending live music events, DJing, watching reality TV, and spending time with family and friends.

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