Mechanical Design Engineer

Milwaukee Succeeds; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with match

Discretionary annual bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

UNISIG is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to work with engineering, machinists, assemblers, and programmers to design precision components and assemblies for world-class manufacturing equipment. You will prepare BOMs and detailed 3D models using up-to-date software in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

The role emphasizes design for manufacturability, attention to detail, and collaboration across teams. BSMe preferred; relocation not available.

Qualifications

• BSME preferred; associate degree with relevant experience considered.
• SolidWorks experience preferred; training possible for other CAD backgrounds.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with understanding of machine shop practices.
• Experience in power transmission design, hydraulics, automation, fixture design, bearing and screws.
• Detail-oriented, self-directed, with clear written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Generate cost-effective and simple-to-manufacture concepts.
• Translate concepts into fully detailed, functioning designs.
• Select power transmission, motion control, and purchased components.
• Prepare detailed drawings and BOMs for production.
• Understand tolerancing, geometric tolerances, and drafting practices.
• Manage time effectively to deliver projects on schedule.

Skills

Mechanical design

Detail-oriented

Self-directed

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BSME preferred

Associate degree + experience

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

3D CAD

2D CAD

Job description

The Mechanical Design Engineer will work closely with others in our engineering group as well as machinists, assemblers and programmers to produce world-class manufacturing equipment. This position designs and details complex, precision components and assemblies and prepares bills of material for production utilizing the most up-to-date 3D software. The working environment is fast paced and professional with advanced technology and challenging design projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• When given a design problem, the candidate should be able to generate cost-effective and simple to manufacture concepts to solve it.
• Starting with mechanical assemblies or concepts, turn them into engineered, fully detailed, functioning designs that satisfy all design constraints given.
• Select power transmission, motion control, and other purchased components
• Prepare detailed mechanical drawings and bills of material for production
• Understand detailing of precision components including dimensional tolerances, geometric tolerances, and general drafting practices.
• Position requires candidate to be highly detail oriented and able to effectively manage their time to complete projects in a timely manner.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design with preference given to machine design related experience.
• BSME preferred. An associate's degree and relevant work experience will be considered.
• SolidWorks experience preferred. Willing to train someone with modeling experience in another 3D CAD package.
• Strong mechanical aptitude (hobbies/interests in mechanical things a plus). Interest in manufacturing and general understanding of machine shop practices.
• Experience in power transmission design, hydraulics, automation, machine tool fixture design, bearing selection, ballscrew selection, and tooling design will be given priority over other design experience.
• Organized, detailed thought process with the ability to work quickly and accurately with high attention to detail.
• Self-directed with excellent work ethic
• Ability to share ideas and work with other professionals with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Fit UNISIG Core Values: Driven to perform; Solve problems, don’t create them; Strong individual who values a team; Desire to find what’s next; Committed to detail and consistency
• Basic 2D CAD design skills, preferably with AutoCad

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Occasionally required to lift 25 pounds unassisted.
• Occasionally stands and moves throughout shop.
• Regularly sits throughout the day.
• Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, reaches and carries.
• Regularly utilizes depth perception, peripheral vision and close focus.
• Regularly operates a computer and computer accessories

EOE - vets/disabled

Special Notes/Instructions

Relocation is not available for this position.

Unisig offers an outstanding benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability as well as a 401k plan with match, a discretionary annual bonus program and paid time off holidays, vacation and personal days, all in a clean, temperature controlled, technology-driven environment.