Mechanical Design Engineer

About the role

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Responsibilities

• Apply complex design practices and procedures to assigned program areas to create custom tooling, jigs and fixtures with standard processes such as CNC milling/turning and Additive Manufacturing
• Leads end-to-end strain testing activities, including test setup specification, execution oversight of engineers/technicians, and comprehensive data review, analysis, and interpretation to ensure accurate characterization of material behavior and performance trends
• Create and release detailed drawings and interface with machine shop for quote and completion
• Manage sourcing and deliveries from suppliers for fabrication of tools/fixtures and equipment
• Work with other members of the development team to support manufacturing tooling design initiatives
• Drive creation of production and technology roadmaps that support customer expectations
• Develop and support design improvements that enhance manufacturability and assembly while minimizing costs
• Provide complex technical support to manufacturing floor to enhance manufacturability and assembly while minimizing costs
• Perform Tolerance Analysis and make recommendations
• Project Management on key customer accounts

Requirements

• Applies advanced analytical techniques (e.g., FEA correlation) to predict material behavior under complex loading conditions
• Experienced in developing and validating test methods to characterize material performance, including tensile, compression, and cyclic loading scenarios
• Translates material data into design guidance, enabling optimized component performance, reliability, and manufacturability in engineering applications
• Must have at least 4 years of experience designing tooling and creating drawings in Solid works
• Must have at least 6 years of experience in stress–strain analysis and material characterization
• 3D CAD Experience (Solid works preferred)
• Drawing creation and release experience
• Strong verbal, presentation and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, high energy and strong time management skills
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate with others
• Demonstrated leadership skills and team orientation

Preferred Experiences

• Experience with 3D CAD in one or more of the following: SolidWorks, Fusion 360, NX, Creo
• Experience with 3D Printing
• Experience designing tooling and creating drawings in Solid works
• Experience in stress–strain analysis and material characterization
• Experience with Manual or CNC Milling/Lathes
• Introductory Understanding of GD&T / Dimensional Management

Benefits

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps.