Machine Design Engineer – Custom Automation

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Bring Your Designs to Life! Custom Machine Design from Concept to Production | $100K–$130K + Bonus | Flexible Start Time | Cutting-Edge Manufacturing & In-House Fabrication

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Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is an established, privately held, industry-leading manufacturer specializing in personal protective equipment. With a strong focus on innovation, quality, and advanced manufacturing, they continue to invest in custom automation and equipment development to support new products and improve production efficiency.

Why join us?

*Competitive Compensation: $100K–$130K + discretionary bonus
*Work-Life Balance: Monday–Friday schedule with flexible early start options
*Excellent Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and PTO
*Hands-On Engineering: Design custom machinery and see your projects come to life on the production floor
*In-House Capabilities: Access to CNC machining, EDM, 3D printing, and experienced fabrication teams
*Project Ownership: Take equipment design projects from concept through fabrication, testing, and implementation
*Established Company: Join a successful, privately held manufacturer with a strong industry presence

Job Details

## Job Details

Build the machines that bring new products to life! Our client, an established, industry-leading manufacturer, is seeking an experienced **Machine Design Engineer** to design custom automated machinery, tooling, and production equipment for their manufacturing operations.

This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll take projects from initial concept through mechanical design, fabrication, testing, and production startup. You'll work directly with machinists, technicians, controls engineers, and production teams to develop innovative equipment solutions that improve productivity, efficiency, and quality.

**Location:** Culver City, CA
**Schedule:** Monday–Friday, standard business hours with flexible early start options
**Travel:** Less than 10%
**Compensation:** $100,000–$130,000 + discretionary bonus

### Responsibilities

1. Design custom automated machinery, assembly equipment, tooling, fixtures, and robotic end-of-arm tooling to support new product development and manufacturing.
2. Develop production floor layouts, equipment configurations, and manufacturing solutions for new products and processes.
3. Create detailed 3D models, complex mechanical assemblies, manufacturing drawings, and bills of materials using SolidWorks.
4. Manage engineering projects from initial concept through fabrication, assembly, testing, installation, and production startup.
5. Design and select mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical components, including actuators, sensors, bearings, and motion control systems.
6. Collaborate with in-house machinists, technicians, and controls engineers to build, troubleshoot, and optimize custom production equipment.
7. Utilize in-house CNC machining, EDM, and 3D printing capabilities to support prototyping and equipment development.
8. Evaluate existing manufacturing equipment and implement improvements to reduce downtime, increase efficiency, and improve reliability.
9. Coordinate with outside vendors, equipment manufacturers, and fabrication partners to support project execution.
10. Develop technical documentation, equipment procedures, and detailed drawings using GD&T and design-for-manufacturing principles.

### Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent qualifications.
2. **5+ years of hands-on machine design experience** involving custom automated machinery, assembly equipment, or manufacturing equipment.
3. **Advanced SolidWorks proficiency required**, including 3D modeling, complex assemblies, and detailed manufacturing drawings.
4. Proven experience designing machinery that has been fabricated, installed, and successfully implemented in a production environment.
5. Strong understanding of mechanical design, machine building, machining, fabrication, and assembly processes.
6. Experience designing tooling, fixtures, automated assembly stations, and mechanical systems.
7. Knowledge of pneumatic systems, actuators, sensors, motion control, and industrial automation components.
8. Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, and electrical controls integration.
9. Strong project management skills with experience managing timelines, vendors, technical deliverables, and multiple concurrent projects.
10. Hands-on troubleshooting experience supporting equipment builds, commissioning, and production startups.
11. Experience with manufacturing equipment layouts and production floor optimization preferred.
12. Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

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