About the Role

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer leads the mechanical design of custom automation equipment from concept through production release and mentors junior engineers. This is an on-site, hands-on role at the Spring Works shop.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of custom automation equipment from concept through drawing release
• Own design trade-offs, material selection, and mechanism functionality decisions
• Produce complete documentation: 3D models, ECOs, fabrication and assembly drawings, BOMs
• Act as project and engineering lead, delegating work to the team
• Lead hand fabrication for prototypes; serve as point of contact for 3D printing
• Select and size components; manage vendor relationships for DFM feedback
• Lead design reviews; mentor junior designers
• Support installation, site acceptance, and field issues at customer facilities

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent demonstrated experience
• 7+ years designing custom automation equipment, robotics, or capital equipment
• Advanced 3D CAD proficiency (SolidWorks preferred); strong GD&T
• Practical knowledge of machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, and additive manufacturing
• Hands-on shop skills with portfolio of self-built projects
• Must be on-site; comfortable in a working shop, able to lift 50 lbs

About the Organisation

Spring Innovation Fund is a venture philanthropy firm dedicated to Welfare Tech: technologies that improve animal welfare on farms and fisheries and make commercial sense for producers. Through catalytic capital and hands-on incubation, Spring aims to grow the field of Welfare Tech and scale its impact.