Flex

MechanicalDesignEngineer

$105–145k ~AI est. Austin, Texas, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Mechanical Design Engineer at Flex. Skills: Mechanical Design, Tooling Design, Stress-Strain Analysis, Material Characterization. Design custom tooling. Design jigs”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving skills; Analytical skills

Eligibility Requirements

Shift Hours: 6:00 am - 4:30 pm, Shift Days: Wed- Sat

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

4 years of experience designing tooling, 6 years of experience in stress–strain analysis, Solid works experience, Drawing creation and release experience

Nice to Have

3D CAD Experience in Solid works, 3D CAD Experience in Fusion 360, 3D CAD Experience in NX, 3D CAD Experience in Creo, 3D Printing Experience, Manual Milling Experience, CNC Milling Experience, Manual Lathe Experience, CNC Lathe Experience, Introductory GD&T understanding, Introductory Dimensional Management understanding

What You'll Do.

Design custom tooling

Lead strain testing activities

Interface with machine shop

Support manufacturing tooling design

Drive creation of roadmaps

Support design improvements

Provide technical support

Perform Tolerance Analysis

Manage customer accounts

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Development team; Manufacturing floor

Communication Scope

Verbal communication; Presentation; Written communication

Process & Methodology

Project Management

Full Job Description

Job Posting Start Date 06-09-2026 Job Posting End Date 06-30-2026 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 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 m

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