Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years of experience.
Proficient in AutoCAD and Inventor; familiarity with Siemens PADS and CAM 350 is advantageous.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with a keen attention to detail.
Experience with Costpoint, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office.
Responsibilities
Create detailed technical drawings and schematics based on engineering specifications.
Utilize CAD software to produce accurate and precise drawings.
Revise drawings according to feedback from engineering and manufacturing teams.
Solve complex design problems using best judgment.
Design with a focus on cost, simplicity, and production feasibility.
Provide recommendations for material selection.
Assist in estimating costs and direct labor as needed.
Attend project meetings to update on design progress and provide input.
Ensure compliance of all drawings with industry standards and regulations.
Conduct quality checks on drawings produced by junior drafters and peers.
Develop and maintain drafting standards to enhance efficiency.
Stay updated on the latest CAD software and drafting techniques.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment.
Access to professional development and training programs.
Participation in project meetings to influence design outcomes.
Exposure to a variety of projects across military and commercial sectors.
Full Job Description
Overview
Job Title: Design Engineer
Job Location: Melville, NY Salary: $100,000-$125,000/yr DOE
Responsibilities
Create detailed technical drawings, and schematics based on specifications provided by engineering.
Utilize CAD software (such as AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks) to produce accurate and precise drawings.
Revise drawings based on feedback from engineering and manufacturing. Ensure all changes are incorporated accurately.
Use best judgement to solve complex design problems.
Create designs which consider cost, simplicity, and production feasibility.
Provide recommendations for material selection.
Assist in cost and direct labor estimates as required.
Attend project meetings to provide input and updates on design progress.
Ensure all drawings comply with military, commercial, and international industry standards, company guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
Conduct quality checks on drawings produced by junior drafters, peer designers and engineering, to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Develop and maintain drafting standards and procedures to improve efficiency and consistency.
Stay updated with the latest developments in CAD software and drafting techniques.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years prior experience or Master's degree and a minimum of 3 years prior experience.
Proficient in AutoCAD and Inventor. Siemens PADS and CAM 350 a plus.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Costpoint, ERP systems, Microsoft Office proficiency
