Summary:
Our award-winning client is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Designer to join their team. The Mechanical Engineering Designer is responsible for supporting technical projects company wide. This work entails automation research and rapid application of mechanical design principles to solutions within the company's processes while creating components and specification drawings to manufacture the company's finished goods in the production and R&D environment.
Responsibilities:
Contribute to the implementation of technical solutions.
Create solid models and specification drawings for all new components and finished good products.
Produce rapid prototypes via 3D printing (metal, plastics, carbon fiber, etc.).
Revise existing drawings and models per an engineer’s ECN redlines.
Troubleshoot any basic problems to advanced 3D modeling errors within the Autodesk software including file relationships, constraints, and patterns, as well as basic design problems related to form, fit & function in 3D models.
Collaborate with corporate and plant engineers during product development, providing input on dimensional/CAD standards and determining best construction.
May collaborate with product and quality engineering for product manufacturing process optimization.
Contribute to the Automation Group’s strategy through design of (but not limited to) jigs, fixtures, tooling, Robot/Cobot End of Arm Tooling, and small and large equipment components.
Lead projects related to improving the design process, new designs, and large design engineering transitions.
Creates and maintains Bill of Material for original designs and revisions.
Cross functional communication with team members to gather and explain design intent.
Develop simulations for designed automated equipment, fixtures and processes.
Champion the company's mission, vision, and values; comply with the policies and procedures, ethical standards and code of conduct set forth by the company.
Maintaining construction and performance standards set by the Project Engineering team to provide consistent deliverables.
Actively participate on assigned teams and/or projects.
Provide a safe and productive work environment, including housekeeping.
Perform tasks as directed by the Project Engineering Manager.
Required Qualifications:
3+ years of experience in mechanical and/or equipment design or equivalent.
Previous experience in 3D CAD software required.
1-2 years relevant work experience, manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
Proficiency in 2D & 3D CAD software (i.e. Solidworks, Autodesk Inventor or Fusion).
Proficient in MS Word and Excel.
Basic knowledge of ERP systems (as it pertains to engineering functions).
Working knowledge of ANSI / ISO drafting standards.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong Planning/Organization & Time Management skills.
Demonstrated problem solving skills.
Design for 3D printing and rapid prototyping.
Undergraduate degree in Engineering (Mechanical, or similar technical degree); Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of education.
2-year degree or equivalent work experience in Drafting or 3D design.