Mechanical Designer

Description

POSITION PURPOSE/MISSION:  This position is responsible for creating new and supporting existing product designs and design inputs across a wide scope of our product offerings. The Mechanical Designer will provide design and administrative support to other Product Engineering team members as well as lead their own design projects.

REPORTS TO:  Product Engineering Manager

Resume' required with application to be considered for this position.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

1. Create and maintain complex 3D part and assembly models in SolidWorks CAD Software.
2. Create new parts and bills of materials in ERP system in support of releasing part and assembly drawings for initial release to production. 
3. Coordinate engineering changes by revising existing part and assembly models, bills of materials and other ERP inputs and maintaining proper design revision history.
4. Lead and participate in cross-functional design reviews to ensure that all stakeholders have input into the final design solution.
5. Work directly with suppliers on product design and purchased costs for both production and developmental materials, services, parts and assemblies.
6. Coordinate prototype builds for product testing and field and/or lab evaluations.
7. Provide support to manufacturing operations through the interpretation of engineering drawings and the resolution of manufacturing and quality issues to meet design specifications. 
8. Coordinate the creation of product cost estimates for customer product designs by actively recommending materials and manufacturing processes to ensure that product design intent can be met.
9. Travel to suppliers, customers, trade shows, test sites, etc. up to 25%.

Requirements

1. Associate Degree in Mechanical Design Technology or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
2. 2 years of product design and drafting experience in a manufacturing environment using 3D modeling software 
3. Proficient in SolidWorks CAD
4. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite programs, including SharePoint and MS Project
5. Experience with Project Management, New Product Development, ERP Software and part creation
6. Highly desired behavioral competencies include active communication, adaptability, assertiveness, customer orientation, energy, initiative, learning agility, listening skills, organization and planning, problem solving and decision making, relationship building, results oriented and team player.