Mechanical Design Engineer - New Product Development

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Title: Mechanical Design Engineer – NPD

Company: Global Power Components – www.globalpowercomponents.com

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Overview:

Global Power Components is a privately held, financially sound, growing manufacturer of UL heavy gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures, and modular metal enclosures for housing fully-equipped electrical distribution and control equipment. As a result of our continuing expansion and continued organization growth, we are looking for a motivated Mechanical Design Engineer – New Product Development to join our team.

Primary Focus:

New Product Development & Product Redesign – Deliver robust, manufacturable, and cost-effective mechanical designs that support new product development and continuous improvement of existing products. Success is measured by design quality, execution reliability, cost impact, and effective system documentation.

Core Responsibilities:

A. New Product Development

▪ Lead mechanical design from concept through production release.

▪ Develop complete and accurate 3D models, drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).

▪ Perform required engineering analyses and participate in structured design reviews.

▪ Support prototype builds, testing, and validation.

B. Existing Product Redesign & Continuous Improvement

▪ Execute cost-reduction and value-engineering initiatives.

▪ Improve reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability of existing products.

▪ Process Engineering Change Notice (ECNs) in accordance with change control procedures.

▪ Support root cause analysis and corrective actions.

C. PDM (Product Data Management)

▪ Maintain accurate CAD models, drawings, and revision history.

▪ Ensure proper file structure, naming conventions, and version control.

▪ Release documentation through formal workflows.

▪ Maintain complete and accurate BOM structures.

D. ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)

▪ Ensure BOMs transferred to ERP are accurate and aligned with released drawings.

▪ Support part number creation and configuration accuracy.

▪ Collaborate with Supply Chain and Operations to resolve BOM discrepancies.

▪ Ensure engineering changes are properly reflected in ERP before production implementation.

E. Engineering Quality & Compliance

▪ Ensure designs meet performance requirements and applicable standards.

▪ Apply GD&T and engineering best practices consistently.

▪ Maintain full compliance with internal design control procedures.

Additional Responsibilities & Accountability:

A. Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFM/DFA)

▪ Proactively design for efficient manufacturing, assembly, and serviceability.

▪ Engage Manufacturing early to validate feasibility and reduce downstream issues.

▪ Minimize custom components when standard solutions are viable.

B. Risk Management

• Identify technical risks early in the design cycle.

• Conduct DFMEA or structured risk reviews where appropriate.

• Propose mitigation plans before issues impact schedule or cost.

C. Product Lifecycle Support

• Support production ramp-up and pilot builds.

• Provide technical assistance for field issues when required.

• Maintain long-term product documentation integrity.

D. Continuous Improvement & Initiative

• Identify opportunities for design standardization and modularity.

• Improve internal engineering processes where inefficiencies are observed.

• Stay current on relevant materials, manufacturing methods, and tools.

E. Professional Conduct & Ownership

• Take responsibility for design outcomes, both positive and negative.

• Communicate clearly and professionally across functions.

• Manage time and priorities without constant oversight.