Design Engineer II: SolidWorks Pro, Fast-Paced Product Dev

Socket.dev; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a motivated Design Engineer with 2-3 years of mechanical design experience to join our engineering team in Columbus, GA. The ideal candidate will have strong SolidWorks proficiency and a collaborative mindset to support product development and manufacturing initiatives.

The role involves creating 3D models and drawings, developing designs from concept to production, and partnering with engineering, manufacturing, quality, procurement, and operations to meet project goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in mechanical design, product development, or manufacturing support.
• Proficient CAD, including SolidWorks, with 3D modeling and detailed drawings.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain 3D models, assemblies, and drawings using SolidWorks.
• Develop mechanical designs from concept through production while considering performance, manufacturability, cost, quality, and reliability.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, procurement, and operations teams to support project objectives.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining project schedules.
• Generate and maintain BOMs, engineering change documentation, and technical reports.
• Support prototype development, testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities.
• Provide day-to-day engineering support to manufacturing operations, assisting with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of production-related issues.
• Develop and implement design changes, engineering corrections, and continuous improvement initiatives to support production goals.
• Assist in resolving design and manufacturing issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Balance multiple priorities and projects in a dynamic environment with strong execution focus.

Skills

SolidWorks proficiency

CAD

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a motivated Design Engineer with 2-3 years of mechanical design experience to join our engineering team in Columbus, GA. The ideal candidate will have strong SolidWorks proficiency and a collaborative mindset to support product development and manufacturing initiatives.

The role involves creating 3D models and drawings, developing designs from concept to production, and partnering with engineering, manufacturing, quality, procurement, and operations to meet project goals.