Mechanical Designer, Senior

At Paslin we are all about engineering excellence, innovation and vertical manufacturing competence. Our commitment to quality and excellence is evident in every project we undertake. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Mechanical Designer with advanced proficiency in CATIA software to join our dynamic team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy creative problem-solving, and are passionate about mechanical design and tooling innovation, we'd love to hear from you! If you're looking for a place where you can make a real impact, work with awesome people, and grow your career, you've come to the right spot.

As a Senior Mechanical Designer, you will play a pivotal role in designing custom fixtures and complex tooling systems. Working with minimal supervision, you will bring customer concepts to life through detailed 3D and 2D models using CATIA and other leading design software. You will ensure that designs not only meet technical specifications and industry standards but also push the boundaries of innovation in manufacturing and plant layout validation.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design custom fixtures with minimal direction, ensuring solutions are both innovative and practical.
• Develop complex tooling from scratch, including design clamps, stationary pin units, retractable pin units, slides and dumps, as well as compound units.
• Read and interpret customer-supplied documentation, including GD&T, weld files, and other technical specifications.
• Check and validate both 3D and 2D drawing packages for accuracy and compliance with design standards.
• Create Request for Wiring Diagrams (RWDs) and generate all supporting documentation required for project approval.
• Develop comprehensive Bill of Materials (BOMs) for manufacturing processes.
• Layout and detail complex tooling designs, ensuring every component meets project specifications.
• Identify non-preferred design practices, recommending alternative solutions and improvements to enhance overall design integrity.
• Perform engineering calculations to verify design integrity and ensure safety standards are met.
• Quality & Compliance Checks :

Understand tolerances, proper material usage, and MIG weld torch angle requirements for clearance checks.

Qualifications :

Advanced proficiency with CATIA V5 software is essential.

Working knowledge of industry safety and ergonomic standards.

What's in It for You :

Physical Demands : The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and be present on the plant floor or customer facility.

Benefits : In addition to competitive wages, Paslin offers a wide range of benefits including; Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, 401k Match, Comprehensive Medical Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Accident, and Life Insurance.

Paslin believes in investing in people and offers a variety of development programs with excellent opportunities for individual growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement.

ABOUT THE COMPANY : Founded in 1937, Paslin stands at the forefront of the automation industry. With our roots deeply entrenched in engineering excellence, innovation, and vertical manufacturing competence, we deliver complex automation systems that are tailored to our customer's ambitions. Our expansive global reach positions us to address diverse automation market needs with both agility and expertise.

Paslin is an Equal Opportunity Employer : It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, sex (including pregnancy and conditions related to pregnancy), color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, weight, height, religion, age, physical or mental disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, AIDS, HIV, misdemeanor arrest record (not resulting in a conviction), military veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. Paslin utilizes a consumer reporting agency to obtain consumer reports as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act.