Mechanical Design Engineer

Snap-On Tools; Street; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive service tools industry is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer. The role involves designing and developing special service tools, creating CAD models, and collaborating with manufacturing for prototype fabrication. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, hands-on automotive experience, and proficiency in CAD software.

Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of relative work experience.
• Hands-on experience in automotive maintenance and repair preferred.
• Up-to-date knowledge in mechanical design.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical design and development of new products.
• Create 3D Models and 2D Mechanical Drawings (CAD).
• Test and validate tools on vehicles or vehicle subsystems.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Initiative

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Overview

Snap-on Equipment Solutions - located in Kenosha, WI

Mechanical Design Engineer - 2-4+ Years of experience

Full-time position--ONSITE

• Provide mechanical design and development of new products or product enhancements for the automotive service tools industry.
• Prepare thorough and accurate documentation for release to manufacturing and for internal product design records.
• Work with manufacturing and service personnel to resolve problems and improve manufacturability and serviceability of products.
• Develop or modify manufacturing processes.
• Work with other groups on value engineering initiatives to reduce product cost and or improve performance of designs.
• Develop an understanding of the company’s products and their applications.
• Provide administrative support for engineering computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Special Service Tools in support of customer tool program.
• Create 3D Models and 2D Mechanical Drawings (CAD).
• Gather tool requirements and application information.
• Develop tooling concepts and solutions.
• Develop tool mock-ups, prototypes (e.g. 3D printing).
• Coordinate with machine shops and other suppliers for prototype fabrication.
• Test and validate tools on vehicles or vehicle subsystems.
• Document legacy tools where existing documentation is deficient.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering with a minimum of 2-4+ years’ relative work experience.
• Hands-on experience in automotive maintenance and repair is preferred.
• Must be proficient in the use of the computer for design. Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD experience is preferred.
• Up-to-date knowledge in mechanical design.
• Basic understanding of complementary technical disciplines, particularly electrical systems and electrical troubleshooting beneficial.
• Hands-on automotive assembly or repair experience.
• Understanding of engineering principles, machining, injection molding.
• Able to work with others and with minimal supervision.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Must possess good time management and organizational skills.
• Must possess good problem solving and analytical skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate initiative.
• Prefer to have practical experience in manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Customer interface experience a plus.