Mechanical Design Engineer

Guide Engineering – Mechanical Design Engineer

PRIMARY DUTIES

A mechanical design engineer’s primary duty is to design mechanical frames, assemblies, and details for custom manufacturing assembly machines. The design engineer will be provided specifications for a machine and its purpose. Working with other engineering departments (controls and software primarily), the mechanical design engineer will produce a mechanical bill of materials along with a complete drawing set for that machine. Working with program management, purchasing, and build departments during the design and commissioning phases of a machine.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Be responsible for the design and commissioning of mechanical assemblies and sub-systems.

Evaluate and choose mechanical components as requested by a customer and as appropriate for specific machine designs.

Design and detail tooling, frames, and weldments using raw materials as a source (tool steel, aluminum, etc.).

Design mechanical assemblies that incorporate purchased components such as air cylinders, proximity switches, rails and bearings, spindles and motors, and other commercial off-the-shelf elements.

Produce detail drawings that permit the machine’s necessary components to be purchased and raw materials to be machined and assembled.

Update all mechanical drawings as red-line changes become necessary during the commissioning and debug phases of a machine.

Assist in the commissioning and debug of machines.

Learn new assembly processes (using pre-prepared documentation) and design mechanical assemblies and details to accomplish these processes to the customer’s satisfaction.

Work closely with other engineers to solve machine design and debug problems (including non-mechanical issues).

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Vocational training or associate’s degree in mechanical engineering required.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in mechanical or industrial engineering preferred.

FIELD EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

Proficient (2+ years’ experience) in 3D design required. Inventor software experience a plus. Willing to train.

Proficiency in the usage of 2D designs preferred.

Experience in the automotive field (powertrain, and specifically transmission, axle, and suspension) a plus.

Proficient with typical Office applications (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, etc).

Strong technical, communication, and hands-on debug skills.

Practical working knowledge of components such as air / hydraulic cylinders, robots, gaging systems, instrumentation, and machine sensors.

Experience with weld tooling/fixturing is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person