Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage design process from concept through delivery of completed design package.

• Create design concepts for new and existing products using sound mechanical design principles that match current production capabilities

• Develops studies, criteria, specifications, evaluations, design documents, integrated systems analysis, cost estimates.

• Design to regulations, standards, codes and practices conducive to current manufacturing capabilities.

• Project management.

• Develop and execute testing and associated analyses to evaluate mechanical suitability, including in-field assessments.

• Provide technical guidance to personnel involved with producing the product.

• Develop, release and maintain documentation in accordance with company requirements. • Review, write and edit reports such as evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals, etc. to provide recommendations, conclusions, and other data.

• Create product designs and documentation based on chosen design concepts.

• Produce presentations using computer renderings and 3D models.

• The work involves managing prototype builds, developing work instructions, and solving a variety of problems across multiple disciplines.

• The successful candidate will work closely with peers, production personnel, vendors, other design teams, and management to develop products/processes that meet the business needs.

• Knowledge and experience dealing with safety agencies (UL, etc.).

• Document control and BOM creation experience.

• Strong Mechanical Background with experience designing sheet metal parts or refrigeration systems.

• Experience with Solid Edge / SolidWorks.

Skills & Experience:

A bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, or electrical engineering is preferred but other degrees or equivalent experience will be considered.

• Proficiency in 3D CAD.

• Comfortable with changing priorities, interruptions and aggressive development and production schedules.

• Must be able to effectively work on multiple projects simultaneously.

• Perform assignments in areas where engineering precedents are incomplete or lacking.

• Ability to analyze and interpret basic electrical and mechanical systems.

• Knowledge and ability to apply problem solving approaches and engineering theory.

• Operate independently and seek guidance when appropriate.

• Strong verbal and written communication.