Design & Automation Engineer
About The Position
The Design & Automation Engineer owns original product design for Lava Island’s playground and jump deck equipment, using Autodesk Inventor from initial concept through build-ready specification. The role also works on automation to make Active Play Solutions’ production floor smarter and more efficient as manufacturing scales. This is a from-scratch design position, including building original models and leading APS’s transition from AutoCAD to Inventor while training the team. The role is based on-site in Denver, with minimal travel, and involves working in a production and warehouse environment.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in mechanical or product design, including original design work in Autodesk Inventor rather than only editing existing files.
- Strong working knowledge of Inventor iProperties and their role in drawings, bills of materials, and design documentation.
- Experience integrating CAD design with automation, CNC, or robotics systems.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
- Comfort teaching others a new tool and new design standards.
- Comfort working on-site in a production/warehouse environment.
- Comfort using email, digital documentation, and design/PDM systems; APS operates in a Microsoft 365 environment.
Nice To Haves
- Autodesk Certified Professional in Inventor for Mechanical Design or equivalent; the posting notes this is strongly preferred and matters more than a four-year degree.
- Background in playground, amusement, or structural steel manufacturing.
- Familiarity with Revit.
- Experience building configurable product models.
- Experience with process automation or smart manufacturing systems.
- Previous experience leading a CAD platform transition.
Responsibilities
- Design playground and jump deck equipment from concept through build-ready specification in Autodesk Inventor.
- Review drawings and models for accuracy, manufacturability, and compliance with design standards.
- Build a library of reusable design templates, standard parts, and design documentation for APS.
- Design and refine warehouse automation and machine programming as production volume scales.
- Evaluate and recommend equipment and tooling upgrades that improve manufacturing efficiency.
- Lead the transition from AutoCAD to Inventor, including creating training materials and coaching the team.
- Coordinate with the Design/architecture team working in Revit so equipment integrates with building layouts.
- Partner with production floor leadership to refine designs based on build feedback.
Benefits
- Per company benefits program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
