Mechanical Design Engineer
On-site · Richmond, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Design custom automation and manufacturing equipment; develop 3D models and drawings in SOLIDWORKS; perform mechanical analysis, component selection, tolerance stack-up, and design reviews; collaborate with controls engineers, fabrication partners, vendors, and operations teams; participate in equipment commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement; support design revisions for existing equipment; improve machine reliability, safety, maintainability, and manufacturability; assist with prototype development and testing; up to 10% travel to manufacturing sites, vendors, or integrators as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 5+ years of hands-on design experience in manufacturing, automation, or industrial equipment
- SolidWorks 3D modeling and 2D drawing proficiency
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, fabrication methods, and machine design fundamentals
- Familiarity with applying ANSI standards to design work
- Experience applying industrial safety standards to equipment design
- Experience creating production-ready parts, assemblies, and drawings
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems hands-on with hand and power tools
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the year to other TemperPack facilities and vendor sites
- Desirable: experience with automation equipment or high-speed manufacturing systems
- Familiarity with pneumatics, servo systems, conveyors, motion systems, or industrial automation
- Experience supporting equipment commissioning and startup
- Knowledge of DFM, DFA, FEA, GD&T, and machine safety principles
- Familiarity with PDM systems and engineering change management
- DraftSight (AutoCAD) experience
- SolidWorks PDM data and revision control experience
- Experience working directly with fabrication shops and vendors
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