Mechanical Design Engineer (Automation/Critical Design/SolidWorks)

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Are you a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, build-focused environment? Do you enjoy solving complex problems, owning designs end-to-end, and seeing your work come to life on the shop floor?

AeroSpec is seeking a senior-level design engineer with strong critical thinking and system-level design capability to support custom automation projects across medical, automotive, and semiconductor industries.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop mechanical systems, assemblies, and components using SolidWorks

Create and review detailed drawings with strong focus on manufacturability and tolerance stack-up

Own designs from concept build debug commissioning

Identify design risks, failure modes, and improvement opportunities

Integrate automation components (robotics, pneumatics, sensors, vision systems, material handling)

Collaborate with engineering, production, and machine shop teams to meet project goals

Support build, troubleshooting, and system integration on the shop floor

Mentor junior designers and provide technical guidance

Requirements

10+ years of mechanical design experience (automation or complex equipment preferred)

Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (3D modeling, assemblies, drawings)

Experience with:

Precision machined parts

Tooling and fixturing

Weldments and sheet metal

Understanding of manufacturing processes and machine shop practices

Ability to design and analyze complex mechanical systems

Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Able to manage priorities and meet project schedules

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on background (machining, fabrication, or machine build)

Experience with PDM/EDM systems

Familiarity with Agile or Scrum environments

Previous leadership or mentoring experience

Why AeroSpec

Work on custom automation systems across multiple high-tech industries

Highly hands-on, collaborative engineering environment

Opportunity to own designs and see them built in real time

Strong growth potential and exposure to a wide variety of technologies

Benefits:

Excellent growth and promotion opportunities

Competitive wages, DOE

Comprehensive benefits package with 100% paid medical, dental, vision, STD & Life and voluntary benefits

401k with company match

Training opportunities