Mechanical Design Engineer

Role Overview

• Receiving, reviewing, and evaluating project requests and planning general activities for project completion.
• Analyzing customer technical requirements and provides recommendations to satisfy their needs which may include generating new products through our NPD system or engineer-to-order (ETO) process to ensure customer application requirements are met.
• Researching and interpreting industry standards and technical information and applying knowledge to satisfy product design inputs and/or maintaining assigned product line(s).
• Designing or developing work as planned, performs simulation tests and analysis, selects materials, and generates product specifications to meet project goals.
• Participating in cross-functional teams to ensure completion of all tasks associated with project requirements.
• Requesting, performing analysis, and evaluating laboratory tests.
• Conducting engineering investigations (such as product failures, customer complaints, variation notices, rejects, and deviations), summarizing findings, preparing & distributing appropriate solutions.
• Initiating drawings orders, engineering changes, sample & prototype requests, purchase requisitions, and other necessary paperwork to complete project assignments and/or maintain assigned product line(s).
• Reporting the status and progress of projects and performing additional duties to complete projects and assignments.
• Interacting with other departmental groups to complete project tasks, such as design for manufacturing (DFM), cost reductions, and internal improvements to ensure design integrity with process improvements.
• Attending trade shows, supplier visits, seminars, industry standard meetings, and conferences as required to support sales and project needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and/or Computer Science or equivalent technical degree or advanced degree; no experience (required)
• Minimum of 1-3 years relevant experience (required)
• Must possess strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Strong analytical skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Desired demonstrated knowledge in the interpretation of design, performance, and standards relevant to the electrical industry in the form of product designs released to production in manufacturing settings
• Effective project management skills
• Ability to interact and work effectively to achieve common goals with other departments including supply chain, operations, manufacturing, sales, and marketing
• Process improvement and data analytical skills preferred

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible work hours
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities