Mechanical Design Engineer

Global Power Components; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components in Milwaukee is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our fast-paced team, focusing on layout and detail design of tanks and enclosures for production release. You will collaborate with cross-functional groups to deliver quality, on-time drawings and optimized manufacturing solutions.

The ideal candidate has SolidWorks expertise, experience with ERP and PDM, and a background in sheet-metal and weldment design.

Qualifications

• SolidWorks expertise; candidate must pass a SolidWorks test.
• Experience with ERP systems and PDM preferred.
• Sheet-metal and weldment design experience desired.
• Able to adapt to changing priorities and work cross-functional.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering/Design or related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform layout and detail design for quotes, orders, and production projects.
• Develop corrective actions and implement solutions to issues.
• Be self-directed while working in a team; own assigned tasks.
• Ensure designs meet shop practices and production capabilities.
• Support manufacturing with improvements and new product development.

Skills

SolidWorks

ERP system

PDM

Sheet metal

Weldment design

Manufacturing

Prioritization

Communication

MS Office

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Associates

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP system

PDM

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Company: Global Power Components – www.globalpowercomponents.com

Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week)

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Overview

We are currently looking for a candidate who wants to make a difference and who wishes to be part of our dynamic organization. Working within a fast-paced team tasked with the design of tanks and enclosures. Close working relationships with others in the team will be needed to be able to provide quality and on-time releases of orders to production.

Responsibilities

• Our Mechanical Design Engineers perform a wide variety of layout and detail\design duties in support of quotations, orders, and manufacturing related projects.
• This includes navigating issues that may arise, developing corrective action and implementing solutions.
• Candidates should be self-directed, but able to work within a team environment.
• It is essential that one owns the tasks/projects assigned.
• Ensure that standard shop practices and capabilities meet the design requirements and are reflected in designs and drawings.

Non-Mechanical Design

• Secondary tasks could fill up all or part of a business day. These tasks are not defined with limitations. They could range greatly in day-to-day activity
• Examples would include making software troubleshooting calls, calling vendors, updating ECR’s (Engineering Change Requests), contacting customers or addressing other duties as they arise
• Work task balance is approximately 90% design and 10% special/other projects
• Play a key role in manufacturing and productivity improvements
• Work to solve manufacturing and assembly issues on the shop floor, both for short term and long-term solutions
• Work with manufacturing to launch new product development. Ie explore how we manufacture a new product and implement the best solution available within budget and timeline for given project
• Conducts effective “pre-reviews” of jobs released to the floor and effective “post-reviews” of jobs after completion. Manages this process to ensure continuous improvements takes place for cost reductions and quality improvements as jobs are run through the plant.
• Confers with planning, quality, purchasing, assembly, and design staff concerning product design quality planning, and fixturing to ensure efficient production methods.

Requirements

• Must have high level of understanding of SolidWorks (you will be required to complete a SolidWorks test during the selection process)
• Knowledge in an ERP system a positive, PDM preferred
• Experience in sheet-metal & weldment design is desired
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes
• Able to work in environment with changing priorities
• Hands on individual who can work from concept through implementation
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple parallel projects and schedules
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong computer skills, i.e., Microsoft Office Suite
• Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Design or related field desired