Mechanical Designer

Experience Requirements

Previous CAD drafting, mechanical design, or tooling-design experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
Hands-on experience with CNC machining, CAM programming, welding, fixture development, or tool-and-die work is highly desirable.

Education Requirements

Associate degree in mechanical design, drafting, manufacturing engineering technology, or a related field preferred.

Equivalent relevant education, training, and manufacturing experience will be considered.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create accurate 3D CAD models and production drawings using Autodesk Inventor
• Develop drawings from customer prints, samples, hand sketches, and other available information
• Design welding jigs, forming dies, checking fixtures, specialized tools, and in-process checking aids
• Assist with the design and manufacture of specialized in-house tools and equipment
• Use Autodesk Fusion 360 CAM software to develop CNC programs for tooling and fixtures
• Assist with operating CNC and manual machining equipment to manufacture welding jigs, dies, and other tooling
• Support prototype and tooling production from initial design through final implementation
• Troubleshoot design, tooling, and production-process issues
• Recommend changes to manufacturing methods, material handling, equipment layouts, and other processes to improve quality or efficiency
• Work with management, production employees, customers, and the engineering team to determine part specifications and manufacturing capabilities
• Prepare new-part documentation, including material requirements and labor-routing operations
• Train production employees on the proper use of checking aids and fixtures
• Monitor new products and tooling during production and correct problem areas before full implementation
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Engineering and Technology

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor is required
• Previous CAD drafting or mechanical design experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, dimensions, and manufacturing specifications
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and measurement techniques
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Ability to use calipers, micrometers, measuring tapes, and other measuring devices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to communicate effectively with production employees, management, customers, and other members of the engineering team
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects

Experience with Autodesk Fusion 360, CNC programming, machining, welding, manual mills, or manual lathes is strongly preferred.

An associate degree in mechanical design, drafting, manufacturing engineering technology, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent relevant education and hands-on manufacturing experience will also be considered.