Description
Job Posting Start Date 03-27-2026 Job Posting End Date 05-29-2026Flex 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 Mechanical Design Engineer located in Columbia, SC.
Reporting to the Mechanical Design Engineering Manager the Mechanical Design Engineer
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 (Solidworks CSWP 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
- Drawing creation and release experience
- Please submit "Hands On" Design Project Examples or portfolio
- 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
Is Sponsorship Available?
NoFlex 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 (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).Apply on company website
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