Mechanical Design Engineer

Coxreels; Arizona; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

STD

401k with company match

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

Coxreels is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to lead product development for industrial and commercial products sold through distribution. The role emphasizes stability and long-term growth, focusing on designing and improving Coxreels' USA-made product line.

You will combine research, CAD modeling, prototyping, and manufacturing release while collaborating with sales and suppliers across multiple projects in a time-sensitive environment.

Qualifications

• 10 years of mechanical engineering experience focusing on design or product development.
• Proven ability to take concepts from design through implementation.
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication and machining is prioritized.
• Ability to create and interpret mechanical drawings and CAD models.
• Strong communication with coworkers, vendors, and customers.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering fields; equivalent experience considered.
• Flexible hours in a stable, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and release of new products into production.
• Conduct market/evaluation and field problem solving.
• CAD modeling, sourcing, manufacturing methodology, prototyping, testing.
• Prepare drawings, work instructions, and manufacturing specs.
• Support manufacturing with design insights for tooling and processes.
• Serve as technical resource for sales, customers, and suppliers.
• Assist team members with manufacturing-related design challenges.
• Complete projects and implement engineering changes as needed.
• Address product-related problems in function, application, and production.

Skills

CAD modeling

Mechanical drawings

MS Office

Engineering communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering

Tools

Autodesk CAD

Job description

We are looking for a new member of our engineering team who is looking for a stable and productive work environment, with emphasis on long term employment. The role is a primarily a product development role for industrial and commercial product sectors, sold through distribution. The ideal candidate possesses both a high level of technical expertise in the field of product manufacturing and has worldly knowledge of machinery and industrial products. The position requires someone who is self-motivated and capable of prioritizing several simultaneous projects while dealing with a time sensitive environment. The successful applicant will play a critical role in designing, creating, and improving products successfully growing Coxreels' USA made product offering.

Role Responsibilities

• Primary role is the research, design, and release of new products and improved designs into production.
• Research includes market and competitive product evaluation, application evaluation, and field problem solving.
• Design includes CAD modeling, sourcing, manufacturing methodology, prototyping and testing.
• Release includes drawings, work instructions, visual aids, and manufacturing specifications.
• Support the vertically integrated manufacturing facility with respect to product design, assisting with customer and product function focused decisions.
• Function as a technical resource for sales, customers, and suppliers.
• Assists fellow team members from a design perspective related to manufacturing, materials, processes, prototyping, fixturing, and tooling.
• Complete design and development projects as assigned. Execute engineering changes as needed.
• Perform product related problem solving: Function, application, production.

Qualifications, Abilities, & Experience Needed

• 10 years of industry experience in mechanical engineering focused on design or product development with a robust understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes. A focus on sheet metal fabrication (cut-form-weld), and machining is prioritized.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical principles, and practical application of them, with the ability to take a project from concept and design to implementation as most projects are not team based.
• Physical ability to build and test prototypes and evaluate real world applications of the product type.
• Ability to create and interpret mechanical drawings is required and CAD software ability and design skills are expected (Autodesk software), along with typical engineering related MS office skills.
• Cooperative manufacturing related communication skills are required in both office and production areas, and professional behavior with coworkers, vendors, and customers is expected.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering. (Equivalent experience will be considered.)
• Good attitude and resilient personality equipped to deal with typical production and relationship challenges found in manufacturing environments.
• Flexible hours
• Stable and supportive workplace with a solid team of long-time employees
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and STD; Eligibility within 90 days of start.
• 401k with company match
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacations

Background checks will be performed on all final candidates. Employment eligibility is verified through E-Verify. It is Coxreels policy to provide equal employment to all employees and applicants.