Flex

Mechanical Design Engineer

Flex$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in tooling design and detailed drawing creation using SolidWorks
  • 6+ years of experience in stress-strain analysis and material characterization
  • Proficient in advanced analytical techniques (e.g., FEA correlation) for predicting material behavior
  • Experience developing test methods for tensile, compression, and cyclic loading
  • Strong verbal, written communication, and presentation skills
  • Self-motivated with excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in teams with leadership capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Apply complex design practices to create custom tooling, jigs, and fixtures
  • Lead strain testing activities, including setup, oversight, and data analysis
  • Create and release detailed drawings; interface with machine shops
  • Manage sourcing and deliveries for tool fabrication
  • Collaborate with the development team to support manufacturing tooling designs
  • Drive creation of technology roadmaps to meet customer expectations
  • Develop design improvements to enhance manufacturability and reduce costs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits
  • 401(k) matching contributions
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Tuition reimbursement options
Full Job Description
Job Posting Start Date 06-09-2026 Job Posting End Date 06-30-2026

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a/an Mechanical Design Engineer located in Austin TX.

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.

Shift Hours: 6:00 am - 4:30 pm (Wed- Sat)

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
  • 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.


The experience we're looking to add to our team

  • 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


Here are a few of our preferred experiences,

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


SD20

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

Job Category
Production Engineering

Relocation: Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available?
No

About Flex

Flex Ltd. is an American Singaporean-domiciled multinational electronics contract manufacturer. It is the third largest global electronics manufacturing services (EMS), original design manufacturer (ODM) company by revenue, behind only Pegatron for what concerns original equipment manufacturers. Flex has manufacturing operations in over 30 countries, totaling approximately 200,000 employees.
Learn more about Flex
Size
172,648 employees
Market Cap
$9.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$421 million
Founded
2016
5 Year Trend
+1.8%
Revenue
$23.3 billion
NASDAQ

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