At Batesville, you will be a part of a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation. A recognized leader in the death care industry in North America, we are committed to our mission of helping families honor the lives of those they love®. Batesville has been named one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Newsweek for three consecutive years, reflecting our commitment to quality, integrity, and the trust families and funeral professionals place in us every day. We are currently seeking a Mechanical Design / Tooling Engineer to join our team in Batesville, IN . Your Role at
Batesville:
As a Mechanical Design / Tooling Engineer , this position will support the design, development, improvement, and implementation of tooling, fixtures, equipment, and manufacturing processes across the plant. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with strong CAD skills who enjoys solving practical manufacturing problems and working closely with operators, technicians, engineers, and production leadership. This role provides an opportunity to develop skills in mechanical design, CAD, tooling, automation, process improvement, and project management while gaining broad exposure to a diverse manufacturing environment. How You'll be
Rewarded:
Batesville is a family. You will be part of a family of highly committed associates who are passionate about our company, committed to our customers and excited about our future. The expected base salary range for this role is $95,000 - $102,000 per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to qualifications, skills, experience, and location.
IMMEDIATE ELIGIBILITY
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as prescription coverage, short-term disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Generous 401K Matching Program Paid time off Opportunities for development and advancement
What You'll Do:
Design and modify tooling, fixtures, gauges, and machine components using 3D CAD and engineering principles. Develop detailed drawings, specifications, bills of material, and other documentation necessary for fabrication and implementation. Work with toolmakers, maintenance personnel, fabricators, and outside suppliers to develop and implement tooling solutions. Evaluate existing tooling and equipment and identify opportunities for improvement, standardization, and cost reduction. Conduct annual die review and follow up with required actions related to annual press inspections. Obtain quotes, write capital funding requests, coordinates machinery installations or tooling modifications or upgrades. Provides engineering services daily to maintenance and tool room. Develop project timelines, track action items, and communicate project status.
What You'll Bring:
Bachelor's degree in engineering and/or 2-5 years of relevant industry experience. Good understanding of machining processes and safety controls. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills. Proficiency in CAD, GD&T, engineering documentation, and mechanical design practices. Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in manufacturing. Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical team members. Willingness to spend significant time working directly on the manufacturing floor. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. Nice to
Haves:
Good working knowledge of forming of carbon steel, stainless, and non-ferrous substrate materials. Good working knowledge of stamping presses, screw machines, and roll form machines. Programming experience is a plus (robotic - Fanuc machines)
Travel:
Associates must be able to travel up to 5% of the time.
Key Competencies:
Team Player Able to set aside personal goals for the goals of the organization Demonstrated ability to work well with others regardless of level Identifies and does what needs to be accomplished for the common goal Communication Can accurately convey information from one person to another Able to summarize complex information Gets point across clearly and effectively and efficiently Speaks and writes using proper grammar Able to communicate effectively to all levels in the organization Lean Has working knowledge of Policy Deployment, Glass wall and Visual tools (e.g.5S) Understands and uses lean management processes Problem solving tools (e.g. Root cause countermeasure, pareto, etc.) Creativity/ Innovation Looks past obvious answer to solutions Seeks game changers (step function), not just incremental change Can apply learning from diverse experiences to develop unique solutions Tries new things to obtain challenging goals Actions/Results Oriented Effectively utilize and influence others to accomplish objectives Improves delivery of services Recognizes and capitalizes on opportunities Works around typical problems and obstacles to get results Holds others and self-accountable Decision Making Investigates the background, defines the problem and identifies the cause before taking action Considers alternative available actions, resources, and constraints before selecting a method for accomplishing a task or project Uses structured decision-making methods/tools Considers cost, simplicity, alignment, speed when establishing or changing work procedures Data to Insight Uses structured decision-making methods/tools Ability to convert complex information to an easily understood insightful summary
Physical Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch, or lift items as heavy as 25 lbs. This job may require the employee to see with clarity at both near and far distances.
DISCLAIMER
The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. #INDMN