Poly-Wood LLC

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Description BUILD THE FIXTURES. ELEVATE THE FUTURE. We’re searching for a Mechanical Engineer | Automation & Fixture Design who loves solving problems, building better processes, and creating tools that unlock new levels of efficiency and quality. This role sits at the intersection of design and manufacturing, blending mechanical engineering with automation thinking and hands-on craftsmanship. As part of our Process Engineering team, you will modernize legacy processes, design custom automation fixtures, and collaborate closely with machining and production teams to bring smart solutions to life. Your work directly strengthens throughput, repeatability, and the everyday experience of team members across our manufacturing operations. What You’ll Do: • Design automation fixtures, tooling, and mechanical assemblies using SolidWorks • Build detailed 3D models, assemblies, and manufacturable drawings • Program and support CNC machining operations using Mastercam • Use 3D printing to produce complex fixture concepts and components • Partner with machinists, fabricators, and production teams to ensure practical, cost-effective designs • Participate in hands-on fabrication, assembly, and testing of fixtures and automation solutions • Lead small to medium-sized projects from concept through implementation • Identify continuous improvement opportunities that increase efficiency, reduce cost, and improve consistency --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What You Bring: • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline • 2 to 5 years of mechanical design and automation fixture experience • Proficiency in SolidWorks • Experience with Mastercam or equivalent CAD/CAM software • Hands-on experience with CNC mills, CNC routers, and 3D printing • Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, and manufacturing processes • Excellent problem solving, communication, and organizational skills --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bonus Skills: • Experience creating fixtures in a high-volume manufacturing environment • Exposure to robotics, sensors, and automation components • Experience supporting continuous improvement or lean initiatives --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Why You’ll Love Working With Us: • Opportunity to modernize processes and shape the next chapter of POLYWOOD manufacturing • Supportive engineering team committed to innovation, craftsmanship, and practical problem solving • Hands-on, creative work that directly improves how people build and work every day • Room to experiment, iterate, and build smart solutions that last • Culture that values curiosity, teamwork, and continuous learning --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Us At POLYWOOD, engineering is core to how we bring durability, efficiency, and craftsmanship to life. Our Process Engineering team plays a central role in modernizing how our products are built, using smart automation, intelligent fixtures, and thoughtful mechanical design to keep our operations moving forward. In this role, you’ll contribute directly to the systems and solutions that shape our production capabilities. The fixtures you design, the tools you build, and the improvements you implement will influence how thousands of POLYWOOD products are made every day. Your work strengthens the reliability, safety, and quality that define our brand and ensures our manufacturing operations remain innovative, efficient, and future ready. Check out this video - Genuine Polywood Ready to design and build solutions that elevate how we make world-class products every day? Apply now and help shape the future of our manufacturing operations! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- POLYWOOD is an equal opportunity employer. POLYWOOD evaluates qualified applicants without regard to characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- mechanical engineer, automation engineer, fixture design, tooling engineer, CNC programming, Mastercam, SolidWorks, process engineering, manufacturing engineer, 3D printing, CAD CAM, CNC machining, continuous improvement