Mechanical Design Engineer

FlexTrades is hiring experienced Mechanical Design Engineers for nationwide project-based assignments supporting advanced manufacturing operations. This role is ideal for design professionals who thrive in fast-paced production environments and excel at developing assembly and test fixtures that drive precision, safety, and efficiency.

What You’ll Be Doing (Scope of Work)

• Design jigs and fixturing for assembly and test operations
• Design or modify tooling to accommodate new product requirements
• Create tooling for manual assembly processes, including picking, pressing, crimping, guarding, torquing, and testing
• Develop error-proofing (poka-yoke) designs across various value streams
• Design complex test stands for torque verification and new equipment/process introduction
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, quality, test engineers, NPI (New Product Introduction), and safety
• Support prototyping and pilot builds, often requiring rapid iteration, including using 3D printing
• Ensure designs comply with all safety, quality, and performance standards

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Design for Assembly & Test Fixtures (Absolute Priority): Experience in mid to high-volume production environments. Fixtures may produce from single-digit parts per day to 200 parts per day
• Windchill Proficiency (Absolute Priority): Must understand version control, check-in/check-out procedures, workflow approvals, and CAD integration. Experience managing product data, including models, drawings, BOMs, and change management
• CREO Experience: Minimum 5 years using CREO as the primary modeling software
• GD&T Expertise: Deep understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, including performing stack-ups
• Production Environment Experience: Prior experience designing for assembly/testing within a mid to high-volume production environment
• Hands-on Manufacturing/Assembly Floor Exposure: Must have real-world experience working directly with manufacturing and assembly processes
• Education: Associate’s degree preferred, but relevant hands-on experience and CAD certification are acceptable

Nice to Have

• Experience with other Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems transferable from Windchill

About FlexTrades

FlexTrades is the nation’s leading provider of traveling skilled trade work. For decades, we’ve partnered with companies nationwide to provide top-level talent for their most critical projects. Our work spans manufacturing, fabrication, maintenance, and repair in industries from aerospace to energy.

FlexTrades is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.