Mechanical Design Engineer

UNISIG Deep Hole Drilling Systems; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UNISIG Deep Hole Drilling Systems in Wisconsin is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our engineering team. You will design and detail precision components and assemblies, create BOMs, and collaborate with machinists and programmers using the latest 3D software.

The role emphasizes cost-effective, manufacturable concepts, tight tolerances, and a fast-paced, professional environment with advanced technology and challenging design projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical design experience, machine design preferred.
• SolidWorks experience required or willing to train from other CAD.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of machine shop practices.
• Experience in power transmission design, hydraulics, automation, tool fixture design.
• Attention to detail and ability to work quickly and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Generate cost-effective, simple-to-manufacture concepts to solve design problems.
• Turn concepts into fully detailed, functioning designs that satisfy constraints.
• Select power transmission, motion control, and other components.
• Prepare detailed drawings and bills of materials for production.
• Detail precision components with tolerances and drafting practices.
• Manage projects with strong time management and high attention to detail.

Skills

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Machine design

Power transmission

Hydraulics

Bearings

Ballscrews

3D CAD

Detail oriented

Education

BSME preferred

Associates degree considered

Tools

AutoCAD

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