Senior Design Engineer - Solidworks

Eckhart•Macomb, MI

About The Position

Invio Automation is hiring a Senior Design Engineer to design tooling for fully robotic automated welding cells and offline subassembly welding cells. The cells may use resistance, MIG, laser, and projection welding across a range of assembly types and materials. The role applies engineering theory and practical experience, requiring knowledge of mechanical principles and the ability to interpret 3D models, layout drawings, and engineering specifications. The engineer designs customer-specific tooling, fixtures, gauges, and automation equipment, and develops detailed SolidWorks models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings. The position also leads tooling concepts and mechanical design integration for manufacturing systems, working with customers and internal teams to ensure designs meet performance, quality, cost, delivery, safety, and ergonomic objectives. Travel to customer sites may be needed to understand manufacturing processes and requirements.

Requirements

Technical proficiency with SolidWorks.
Working knowledge of mechanical principles and the ability to understand 3D models, layout drawings, and engineering specifications.
Excellent mathematics skills.
Knowledge of industry safety and ergonomics standards.
Proficiency in creating 2D detail prints with emphasis on fit, form, and function.
Ability to apply engineering theories and related knowledge to the design of industrial ergonomic systems and automated tooling.
Ability to communicate successfully with internal and external customers across a broad range of disciplines.
Ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
Planning and organizational skills.
Ability to take direction and complete tasks effectively in a high-pressure environment.
At least five years of mechanical 3D solid modeling experience and proficiency in SolidWorks.
Basic knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in design, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, or a related field.
Ten or more years of experience in body-in-white automotive tooling design.

Responsibilities

Design custom tooling, fixtures, gauges, and automation equipment for customer-specific manufacturing applications.
Develop detailed SolidWorks models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings using company standards and best practices.
Lead tooling design concepts that improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, ergonomics, and safety.
Engage with customers, project managers, manufacturing teams, and other stakeholders to define project requirements and establish design concepts early in the project lifecycle.
Travel to customer sites as needed to understand customer needs and manufacturing processes, and develop tooling and automation concepts in sketches and SolidWorks models.
Participate in Research & Development initiatives by designing and improving tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing processes.
Lead mechanical design integration for systems involving tooling, robotic cells, conveyors, assembly equipment, test stations, and related automation technologies.
Support design reviews, risk assessments, and manufacturing feasibility evaluations throughout the project lifecycle.
Schedule assigned tasks and projects, communicate project status, and document required information according to company policies and procedures.
Collaborate with manufacturing, machining, assembly, controls, and project management teams to meet performance, quality, cost, and delivery objectives.