Assurant · 2 months ago
Lead Mechanical Designer
Nashville Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$102K/yr - $169K/yr
7+ years expAssurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. The Lead Mechanical Designer will be responsible for conceiving, designing, developing, and maintaining innovative products, focusing on complex machinery and automation solutions.
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Responsibilities
Create original detailed designs of unusual and complex machinery utilizing SolidWorks and other engineering software with limited direction from leadership
Applications development, requirements gathering, concept generation, architecture creation, and specification writing
Support the project management team by leading design reviews, creating schedules, tracking project costs, and estimating budgets
Provide training and guidance to lower-level engineers
Manage bill-of-materials (BOMs), select vendors, obtain quotes, create purchase requests, and inspect received components
Select vendors for manufacturing
Direct the construction, initialization, setup, and installation of machinery
Lead facility/site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT)
Lead troubleshooting of machinery in operation
Qualification
Required
7+ years' experience using SolidWorks 3D in a professional workplace
7+ years' experience using MS Office software including, Work, Excel
Associate or Bachelor of Science degree in engineering
1+ years' experience using Product Data Management software (e.g. SolidWorks PDM, Windchill, AutoDesk Vault)
1+ years' experience using finite element analysis (FEA) software (e.g. SolidWorks Simulation, Ansys, Nastran)
Advanced knowledge of mechanical design principles, shop practices, troubleshooting and testing
Ability and desire to lead project plans and direct engineering staff
Advanced knowledge of documentation and communication of technical subject matter
Advanced knowledge of the elements of designing and detailing components manufactured by processes including machining, sheet metal forming, welding, and additive manufacturing
Advanced knowledge of the elements of automated machinery, including Robots, pneumatics, conveyors, and frames
Advanced knowledge of design techniques, automation techniques and principles involved in creation of automation and test stations and machines
Advanced understanding of automated systems and the supplier network that supports it to select and recommend the correct components at or below budget requirements
Advanced knowledge of Design for Manufacturability and Assembly to ensure ease of assembly and maintenance
Advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and finishes
Negotiation of contracts
Preferred
Bachelor or Master of Science degree in engineering
SolidWorks certification
Experience using standard measuring tools for the purpose of reverse engineering and quality control
Demonstrate familiarity with automation technologies within the Automotive, Consumer Product or Medical Device Industries
Demonstrate familiarity with component presentation, feed systems, dispensing, marking (label printing & application, thermal transfer, ink jet printing), industrial vision, and sensing
Demonstrate familiarity with motion control, including servo, ac motors, and linear motors
Company
Assurant
Assurant provides protection products and related services to safeguard companies against risks.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (12)
2023 (24)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$469.1M2025-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $296M
2023-02-28Post Ipo Debt· $173.1M
2004-02-05IPO
Leadership Team
Keith Demmings
President and Chief Executive Officer
Ricardo Fiuza
President & CEO - Latin America
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