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Mechanical Design Engineer
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Proactive Global
Columbus, OH (In Person)
$105,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Mechanical Design Engineer Proactive Global Columbus, OH Job Details Full-time $90,000 - $120,000 a year 15 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Referral program Food provided Qualifications Robotic welding Efficiency improvement Robotics implementation projects Mechanical Engineering PDM software CAD design (engineering design task) Mechanical assembly drawings Assembly fixtures GD&T Manufacturing facility Mechanical drawings Machining Continuous improvement Machine operation safety procedures FEA Product design Pneumatic systems Simulation tools Custom fixtures Cross-functional communication Structural analysis Product lifecycle management Full Job Description Job Description Design welding fixtures, tooling, and robotic cell layouts for automated robotic welding systems. Create build-to-print part and assembly drawings, mechanical BOMs, and layouts in SolidWorks, applying GD&T as needed. Perform structural validation using SolidWorks Simulation (FEA) to support design decisions. Design and integrate pneumatic and low-voltage electrical subsystems within mechanical assemblies. Build and validate designs at our manufacturing facility by hands-on prototyping. Assist in manufacturing through machine shop work and assembly as needed Support builds, kitting, and installations, resolving mechanical issues as systems are deployed. Implement engineering change requests (ECRs) driven by build and field feedback. Partner with manufacturing and supply chain to reduce BOM cost, improve availability, and standardize parts. Capture lessons learned and roll improvements into standards, libraries, and future designs. Requirements Bachelors degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or equivalent 2-6+ years of experience in mechanical design for automation or robotic systems, ideally in robotic welding environments. Experienced with fixture design, robotic cell layouts, and production automation hardware. Strong user of SolidWorks, including FEA, with the ability to interpret and apply results pragmatically. Comfortable producing manufacturing-ready engineering drawings Familiar with pneumatic systems, electrical interfaces, and mechanical integration points. Knowledgeable in machine safety as it applies to mechanical design, risk reduction, and designing for safe operation and maintenance. Experienced in working with PDM/PLM systems and supporting designs through change. Hands-on and curious about how designs translate to the shop floor. Thinks in terms of repeatability, deployment efficiency, and operational scale. Seeks feedback from internal and external customers, and uses it to drive continuous improvement. Communicates clearly, works well across disciplines, and values shared ownership. Motivated by making each deployment easier, faster, and more reliable than the last. Why You'll Love Working Here Daily free lunch to keep you fueled and connected with the team Flexible PTO so you can take the time you need, when you need it Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage 6 weeks fully paid parental leave, plus an additional 6-8 weeks for birthing parents (12-14 weeks total) 401(k) retirement plan through Empower Generous employee referral bonuses—help us grow our team! #RTS6548