What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Designer position at HBD Industries?
The Mechanical Designer works collaboratively with Design Engineers to model, design, develop, and test electric motors for industrial, transportation, material handling, nuclear, power generation, and military applications. The role supports new product development, existing product improvements, design-for-manufacturability efforts, and cost‑reduction initiatives. The role is based in Charlotte, NC.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
- Support mechanical design and development of Permanent Magnet AC, Brushed DC, and Brushless DC electric motors from fractional horsepower to 700 HP.
- Provide analysis and test support for motor designs, ensuring performance and quality.
- Create models and drawings in SOLIDWORKS and assist with finite element analysis and simulation.
- Provide technical assistance to Sales, Production, and Program Management.
- Support warranty and failure reviews and document corrective actions.
- Prepare engineering drawings, bills of materials, test plans, technical reports, and assembly/work instructions.
- Design fixtures and components for new and existing products.
- Manage workload effectively while supporting multiple projects.
- Collaborate in a team-oriented environment and support cost‑reduction and quality initiatives.
- Convert drawings and models from paper, 2D CAD, or other CAD systems to SOLIDWORKS.
Experience and Education Required
- Engineering degree or 3 years of relevant drafting experience.
- Experience with PMAC, Brushed DC, and Brushless DC motors and drives preferred.
Technical Skills
- Proficient with SOLIDWORKS
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Proficient with GD&T, familiarity with ASME Y14.5 standards preferred
- Experience with engineering change processes
- Experience with SOLIDWORKS PDM a plus
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, D365, etc.) preferred
Travel Requirements
• Occasional (less than 15%) domestic travel expected to other HBD locations, customers, and/or vendors
HBD Industries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
The Company
HBD Industries, Inc. (www.hbdindustries.com) is a privately held diversified manufacturing company providing industrial products, services, and solutions through 3 strategic business groups including: Power Transmission Group which designs, manufactures and sells Electric Motors, Gearing and Magnetics; Rubber Products Group which manufactures Hoses, Belts and Ducting and a Forging Group which manufactures forged and machined products.
Motors Business Unit
The Business Unit has 2 Motors businesses: Ohio Electric Motors, which produces AC and DC Electric Motors for the Industrial markets and segments such as material handling, HVAC, Power Generation, Oil & Gas and Mobile & Construction; and Powertec Industrial Motors which designs and manufactures highly engineered Brushless DC and PMAC Electric Motors for demanding applications such as test stands, traction drives, mining and power generation.
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