2-Year associate degree in mechanical engineering, CAD skills; bachelor's preferred.
4+ years of mechanical design engineering experience, ideally in manufacturing equipment.
Proven track record from design concept through to production support.
Hands-on experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including manufacturing and quality.
Responsibilities
Create and develop 3D CAD models and technical specifications for mechanical parts.
Apply DFM principles to enhance designs for production efficiency.
Oversee the build of machine parts and conduct testing for performance improvements.
Collaborate with various teams to address design-to-production challenges.
Prepare Bills of Materials (BOM) and engineering documentation ensuring accuracy and clarity.
Support production processes including validation and troubleshooting during start-up.
Manage design projects, ensuring timelines and resources are optimized.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a hands-on role with tangible impact on production.
Collaborative environment fostering teamwork across multiple departments.
Engagement in continuous improvement and design iteration processes.
Experience with cutting-edge machinery and manufacturing techniques.
Full Job Description
Main Tasks
Design & Development: Create 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical specifications for mechanical parts, assemblies, and systems using tools AutoCAD or AutoCAD Inventor.
Manufacturability Focus: Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to optimize designs for ease, speed, and cost of production.
Prototyping & Testing: Develop and oversee machine part builds, conduct physical and virtual testing (FEA analysis), and refine designs based on performance and manufacturability feedback.
Collaboration: Work closely with manufacturing, materials, quality, and production teams to resolve design-to-production issues.
Specifications & Documentation: Prepare Bill of Materials (BOM), engineering drawings. Apply GD&T, tolerance analysis, and technical reviews.
Process Support: Assist in process validation, equipment setup, and troubleshooting to ensure smooth production start-up.
Project Management: Manage timelines, budgets, and resources for design and development projects. Set-up team reviews and process sign-offs.
Review project requirements and translate them into mechanical design specifications 80% of time devoted to design and 20% of time devoted to engineering functions.
Create and refine CAD models, run simulations, prepare manufacturing drawings / layouts.
Coordinate with manufacturing teams to resolve design issues and ensure production readiness.
Document design iterations provide multiple proposals with suggested pros and cons for each. Request manufacturing feedback.
Your Profile
Education:
2-year associate degree in mechanical engineering with CAD skills. Prefer bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with CAD skills.
Experience:
4+ years of mechanical design engineering experience, preferably designing manufacturing equipment, machinery, tooling, or fixtures.
Experience taking designs from concept through fabrication, assembly, testing, installation, and production support.
Hands-on experience applying DFM/DFA principles and troubleshooting or improving manufacturing equipment.
Experience collaborating with manufacturing, quality, maintenance, fabrication, and production teams.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in 3D CAD and engineering drawings, preferably Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
Strong knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, BOMs, and mechanical design documentation.
Practical knowledge of machining, welding/fabrication, sheet metal, assembly, and material/component selection.
Experience with mechanical design calculations, equipment troubleshooting, and FEA/simulation; FEA experience preferred.
