Mechanical Design Engineer

Flex•Austin, TX

18h•Onsite

About The Position

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a/an Mechanical Design Engineer located in Austin TX. Reporting to the Mechanical Design Engineering Manager the Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for designing, validating, and implementing innovative and cost-effective product solutions of complex scope in order to support the organization in prototype development through full-scale production.

Requirements

Applies advanced analytical techniques (e.g., FEA correlation) to predict material behavior under complex loading conditions
Experienced in developing and validating test methods to characterize material performance, including tensile, compression, and cyclic loading scenarios
Translates material data into design guidance, enabling optimized component performance, reliability, and manufacturability in engineering applications
Must have at least 4 years of experience designing tooling and creating drawings in Solid works
Must have at least 6 years of experience in stress–strain analysis and material characterization
3D CAD Experience (Solid works preferred)
Drawing creation and release experience
Strong verbal, presentation and written communication skills
Self-motivated, high energy and strong time management skills
Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in teams and collaborate with others
Demonstrated leadership skills and team orientation

Nice To Haves

3D CAD Experience in one or more of the following: Solid works, Fusion 360, NX, Creo.
3D Printing Experience
Manual or CNC Milling/Lathe Experience
Introductory Understanding of GD&T / Dimensional Management

Responsibilities

Apply complex design practices and procedures to assigned program areas to create custom tooling, jigs and fixtures with standard processes such as CNC milling/turning and Additive Manufacturing
Leads end-to-end strain testing activities, including test setup specification, execution oversight of engineers/technicians, and comprehensive data review, analysis, and interpretation to ensure accurate characterization of material behavior and performance trends
Create and release detailed drawings and interface with machine shop for quote and completion
Manage sourcing and deliveries from suppliers for fabrication of tools/fixtures and equipment
Work with other members of the development team to support manufacturing tooling design initiatives
Drive creation of production and technology roadmaps that support customer expectations
Develop and support design improvements that enhance manufacturability and assembly while minimizing costs
Provide complex technical support to manufacturing floor to enhance manufacturability and assembly while minimizing costs
Perform Tolerance Analysis and make recommendations
Project Management on key customer accounts.