Job Title: Senior Mechanical Designer
Direct Hire Opening
Location: Plano, TX 75074
Essential Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Sales Applications Engineering team to develop conceptual designs and full-line processing solutions based on customer specifications and project requirements.
- Create detailed 3D parametric models using SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor to represent complete processing lines, equipment integration, optimized layouts, and system-level configurations.
- Develop complex assemblies and system configurations using advanced CAD tools, including configuration management and design automation.
- Perform simulations, including structural, kinematic, thermal, or fluid-flow analysis, to validate design feasibility, performance estimates, and potential risks within sales proposals.
- Develop animations and motion studies that clearly illustrate system operation, material flow, assembly sequences, maintenance access, and overall workflow.
- Produce high-quality, photorealistic renderings and visualization packages to communicate design intent, equipment integration, ergonomics, and system functionality.
- Prepare technical illustrations, 3D walkthroughs, interactive visuals, and other presentation materials to support sales proposals and customer discussions.
- Work closely with Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to ensure proposed designs align with company capabilities, cost targets, manufacturing processes, safety requirements, and delivery timelines.
- Participate in customer meetings and presentations, effectively communicating complex mechanical design concepts and technical advantages to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Translate customer requirements into innovative, technically sound, and commercially compelling mechanical design concepts.
- Maintain accurate design documentation, configuration management, and version control throughout the proposal process.
- Support the transition of successful concepts from the sales and proposal stage into project execution and detailed engineering.
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Product Design, or a closely related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in mechanical design, industrial design, applications engineering, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience designing or visualizing large-scale processing systems, heavy machinery, integrated production lines, or complex industrial equipment.
- Expert-level proficiency with SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor, including advanced assembly management, configurations, and design automation.
- Experience with simulation tools such as SOLIDWORKS Simulation or equivalent.
- Experience with animation, motion studies, and high-end rendering software such as PhotoView 360, KeyShot, Emulate 3D, or similar.
- Strong understanding of equipment layout, material handling, system integration, safety, ergonomics, accessibility, and manufacturability.
- Experience developing sales-oriented mechanical concepts that balance technical accuracy with visual impact and commercial appeal.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Proficiency with complementary tools such as AutoCAD, PLM systems, and project management software.
- Prior experience in a Sales Applications Engineering, Applications Engineering, or pre-sales technical support environment is preferred.
- Experience in food & beverage processing, chemical, pharmaceutical, bulk material handling, or other highly engineered industrial environments is a plus.
- Familiarity with generative design, virtual reality (VR), interactive 3D visualization, or digital twin technologies is preferred.