Mechanical Design Specialist

• Create new 3D CAD models & drawings in Solidworks, AutoCad, and CREO.
• Prepare detailed machining, assembly, and schematic drawings from preliminary engineering designs.
• Coordinate with internal and external manufacturing groups for proper fabrication of engineered components.
• Work with internal manufacturing groups during new product pilot builds to create assembly instructions, and test procedures.
• Assist manufacturing personnel in troubleshooting production issues and implement design improvements.
• Perform product sustaining tasks including obsolescence workflows, documentation updates, and manufacturing information updates.

Responsibilities

• Create new 3D CAD models & drawings in Solidworks, AutoCad, and CREO.
• Prepare detailed machining, assembly, and schematic drawings from preliminary engineering designs.
• Coordinate with internal and external manufacturing groups for proper fabrication of engineered components.
• Work with internal manufacturing groups during new product pilot builds to create assembly instructions, and test procedures.
• Assist manufacturing personnel in troubleshooting production issues and implement design improvements.
• Perform product sustaining tasks including obsolescence workflows, documentation updates, and manufacturing information updates.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in drafting and design preferred. Experience in related disciplines with demonstrated drafting skills considered in lieu of degree.
• 10 years of mechanical design and drafting.
• 10 years working knowledge of Solidworks and AutoCAD, 5 years of working knowledge of CREO.
• Experience with engineering change management & lifecycle management systems.
• Knowledge of Teamcenter PLM software and JDE ERP software is preferred.
• Proficient ability to operate & navigate Microsoft office tools.
• Experience with ECRs, ENs, & BOM generation in PLM systems.
• Ability to read drawings, instructions, or repair & assembly procedures.
• General understanding of machine shop fabrication techniques, proper material selection and be able check for form, fit, & function of mechanical designs.
• General understanding of sheetmetal fabrication methods.
• General understanding of design for manufacturing (DFM) concepts.