Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer - Manufacturing EquipmentLocation: Fayetteville, US, 28306Job Area: OperationsJob Level: ExperiencedMain TasksDesign & Development: Create 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical specifications for mechanical parts, assemblies, and systems using tools AutoCAD or AutoCAD Inventor.Manufacturability Focus: Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to optimize designs for ease, speed, and cost of production.Prototyping & Testing: Develop and oversee machine part builds, conduct physical and virtual testing (FEA analysis), and refine designs based on performance and manufacturability feedback.Collaboration: Work closely with manufacturing, materials, quality, and production teams to resolve design-to-production issues.Specifications & Documentation: Prepare Bill of Materials (BOM), engineering drawings. Apply GD&T, tolerance analysis, and technical reviews.Process Support: Assist in process validation, equipment setup, and troubleshooting to ensure smooth production start-up.Project Management: Manage timelines, budgets, and resources for design and development projects. Set-up team reviews and process sign-offs.Compliance & Standards: Ensure designs meet regulatory, safety, and quality standards. Review project requirements and translate them into mechanical design specifications.80% of time devoted to design and 20% of time devoted to engineering functions. Create and refine CAD models, run simulations, prepare manufacturing drawings / layouts. Coordinate with manufacturing teams to resolve design issues and ensure production readiness. Document design iterations provide multiple proposals with suggested pros and cons for each. Request manufacturing feedback.Your ProfileEducation: 2-year associate degree in mechanical engineering with CAD skills. Prefer bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with CAD skills.Experience: 4+ years of mechanical design engineering experience, preferably designing manufacturing equipment, machinery, tooling, or fixtures. Experience taking designs from concept through fabrication, assembly, testing, installation, and production support. Hands-on experience applying DFM/DFA principles and troubleshooting or improving manufacturing equipment. Experience collaborating with manufacturing, quality, maintenance, fabrication, and production teams.Technical Skills: Proficiency in 3D CAD and engineering drawings, preferably Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD. Strong knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, BOMs, and mechanical design documentation. Practical knowledge of machining, welding/fabrication, sheet metal, assembly, and material/component selection. Experience with mechanical design calculations, equipment troubleshooting, and FEA/simulation; FEA experience preferred.