Mechanical Design Engineer

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Austin, TX, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Hardware • Other • Appliances
The Role
Design, validate, and implement tooling, jigs, and fixtures from prototype through full production using 3D CAD and manufacturing processes. Create and release detailed drawings, manage supplier fabrication and machine shop interaction, support manufacturing floor improvements, perform tolerance analysis, and manage multiple customer projects.
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Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

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.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Mechanical Design Engineering Manager the Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for designing, validating, and implementing innovative and cost-effective product solutions of complex scope in order to support the organization in prototype development through full-scale production.

What a typical day looks like:

  • 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
  • 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
  • Assist in generating production and technology roadmaps that support customer expectations
  • 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 multiple customer accounts.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team,

  • 5+ years of 3D CAD Experience (Solid works, Creo or NX preferred)
  • 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
  • "Hands On" Design Project Example
  • Drawing creation and release experience

Here are a few of our preferred experiences,

  • 3D CAD Experience in one or more of the following: Solidworks, Fusion 360, NX, Creo.
  • CSWP Preferred
  • 3D Printing Experience
  • Manual or CNC Milling/Lathe Experience
  • Introductory Understanding of GD&T / Dimensional Management

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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions
  • Vacation and Paid Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start Date 06-12-2026 Job Posting End Date 07-31-2026 Job CategoryProduction Engineering

Relocation: Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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 [email protected] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of 3D CAD experience (SolidWorks, Creo or NX preferred)
  • 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
  • Hands-on design project example
  • Drawing creation and release experience
  • Design, validation, and implementation of tooling, jigs and fixtures using CNC milling/turning and additive manufacturing
  • Tolerance analysis and recommendations experience
  • Project management experience across multiple customer accounts
  • 3D CAD experience in SolidWorks, Fusion 360, NX, Creo
  • CSWP certification
  • 3D printing experience
  • Manual or CNC milling/lathe experience
  • Introductory understanding of GD&T / dimensional management

Flex Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Flex and has not been reviewed or approved by Flex.

  • Healthcare Strength Health, dental, and vision coverage begin on day one with options for dependents, alongside disability, life, mental‑health resources, and fertility/adoption and gender transition support. Plan choice and wellness programs indicate a robust healthcare offering.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid holidays, paid sick time, company‑wide shutdown days, and in some cases unlimited PTO point to extensive time‑off provisions. Flexible and hybrid work arrangements in certain teams further support work‑life balance.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Quarterly bonus checks and performance bonuses supplement base pay, and some roles can earn overtime at 1.5x. These elements strengthen the reliability of cash incentives.

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