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. 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. 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.