Mechanical Designer

Mechanical designers create designs and technical drawings for mechanical devices and equipment by working closely with engineers and operations to develop and improve manufacturing systems and processes. The Mechanical Designer facilitates Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layout and develops prototype systems and assemblies. This role maintains the documents necessary to efficiently control production, service, and engineering controls, and to transition productions from Engineering to Production.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day performance of design and development of products and components utilizing 3D CAD modeling techniques.
• Design, update, and communicate components and systems per customer, engineering, and production directions.
• Integrate efficient manufacturing and assembly practices in product designs.
• Create and update 3D design models and create 2D drawings through the Engineering Change Notice (ECN) process.
• Utilize strong technical knowledge of mechanical, graphic, physical, and geometric specifications to complete product components and designs.
• Review design concepts, verify design through 3D layouts, and present results during review sessions.
• Assist in developing computer-generated product models and components in support of target goals and objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and modify Bills of Material, ECNs, and existing designs as necessary in the production development process.
• Work with the Engineering Team to develop cable assemblies, wiring harnesses, etc.
• Review and evaluate design concepts through prototype builds.
• Assist Production as needed with assembly instructions and process procedures, and ensure that designs meet defined guidelines.
• Adheres to CAD and drafting standards.
• Distribute as required engineering documentation, Engineering Change Notices (ECN), drawings, and specifications.
• Create and maintain file conversions as required from CAD data (i.e. .iges, .dxf, .stl and .pdf formats).
• Maintain old, new, and obsolete part numbers within the identification system.
• Assist in the selection of vendors and purchasing quotes for individual parts.
• Complete assignments and supporting roles promptly.
• Ability to travel to customer and vendor sites for projects and/or training, as needed.

Benefits

• Benefits are available on the first day of employment.
• Company-sponsored life and short-term disability insurance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account when paired with a high deductible medical plan.
• 401k retirement savings plan with an employer match of up to 4%.
• 100% employee-owned company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after meeting eligibility requirements.
• Paid time off, including Vacation, Personal or Discretionary (Sick), and ten (10) paid company holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement for pre-approved courses.
• Climate-controlled work environment.
• Consistent weekday schedules provide exceptional work-life balance.