Mechanical Design Engineer

Description

Summary:

The Mechanical Engineer will support manufacturing through engineering knowledge of products, plastics, 3D Design, CAD drawings, BOM's, CNC Programming, operating instructions, warranty issues, catalogs, websites etc. This individual should be well rounded in designing and manufacturability. Will be involved in the implementation of new products and development strategies.

In This Role, You'll Have The Opportunity To:

• Support manufacturing using Solidworks software, for existing and new product development

• Create shop drawings and fixtures

• Drive design for manufacturability initiative for new and existing products

• Develop and maintain accurate BOM's and routings

• Provide cost estimates for new product development, raw materials, labor and overhead

• Create production work instructions

• Create drawings required for internal use and vendor documentation

• Apply knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling and materials, conferring with equipment vendors, soliciting observations from operators

• Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods'; testing finished product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes

• Help investigate product design/warranty issues

• Coordinate the purchase and setup of equipment materials or parts and ensures they meet specifications and quality standards

• Help with machine/design improvements

• Recommend technology and computer aids, product design changes and workspace layout modifications to existing production standards to achieve optimum quality and efficiency

Requirements

What You Need To Succeed:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, preferably Industrial or Mechanical Engineering

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with 1-3 years of Project Management experience

• Strong problem solving-skills and applied statistics skills are required

• Ability to follow direction and work without constant direct supervision while achieving established goals

• 3D design experience preferred

• Demonstrated background in all aspects of engineering, including mechanical, electrical and manufacturing

• Demonstrated understanding of product design for manufacturability

• Solid background using Solidworks CAD software required

• CAD/CAM and CNC router programming experience preferred

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Maintaining network databases and version controls

• Ability to handle flexible work environment while meeting deadlines

• Ability to read and communicate in English

• Ability to use simple math using addition, subtraction, division, multiplication and understanding percentages and fractions

• Must be able to read a ruler, tape measure, and calipers

• Great attention to detail

• Sense of urgency to complete details

• Ability to strictly adhere to all safety standards

• Ability to work independently as well as with others

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