Helion · 10 hours ago
Mechanical Design Engineer
Memphis Metro
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$80/hr - $100/hrHelion is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer to support and improve existing manufacturing equipment on the plant floor. The role involves designing reliable mechanical adjustments, modifying current machines, and collaborating with maintenance and operations to implement effective improvements in production environments.
Hiring Manager
Sam Hojnar
Responsibilities
Design and implement simple, durable mechanical adjustment mechanisms for existing manufacturing equipment
Modify and retrofit machines already on the production floor to improve performance and reliability
Work hands-on with equipment to measure, test, adjust, and troubleshoot mechanical designs
Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and vendors to install and refine machine improvements
Ensure all mechanical changes are safe and compliant with machine guarding and safety standards
Create repeatable adjustment methods that remain stable under heat, vibration, and continuous operation
Test changes on live equipment and refine solutions through final production implementation
Qualification
Required
Experience designing practical mechanical adjustment mechanisms such as brackets, slides, screws, mounts, or similar components
Able to design adjustments that lock in place and remain stable under heat, vibration, and high-speed operation
Understands how to make adjustments repeatable using reference points, markings, or scales
Proven experience modifying, improving, or retrofitting existing manufacturing equipment
Comfortable working with machines already on the production floor—not just new designs
Working knowledge of machine safety, guarding, and making changes without creating safety risks
Willing and able to spend time on the plant floor measuring, testing, and adjusting equipment
Experience working directly with maintenance teams, operators, and external vendors
Able to test changes on live equipment, troubleshoot issues, and refine designs through final implementation
Company
Helion
Helion supports production driven manufacturers by reinforcing the engineering, maintenance, and operational systems behind their lines.
Founded in 2018
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Joseph Ware
Chief Executive Officer
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