Mechanical Design Engineer II

ADP, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WNA is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer II in Grand Rapids, MI to develop mechanical designs and production documentation for environmental test chambers. You will convert requirements into chamber layouts, BOMs, and design packages while applying knowledge of chamber construction, manufacturability, cost, and serviceability.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent), 3–10 years’ experience, and proficiency in SolidWorks or Creo, plus AutoCAD for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, equivalent experience considered.
• 3–10 years of mechanical design, drafting, or manufacturing experience.
• Proficient with SolidWorks and/or Creo for sheet-metal models.
• Proficient with AutoCAD for layouts and fabrication drawings.
• Strong knowledge of sheet metal, tolerances, weldments, and assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Independently design chamber structures, layouts, sheet-metal parts, weldments, and mounting details.
• Create and release drawings, BOMs, submittals, print packs, and design packages.
• Coordinate designs with refrigeration, electrical, controls, and facility interfaces.
• Review specs, quotes, inputs, and calculations for accuracy.
• Coordinate requirements with internal teams, customers, vendors, and project managers.
• Support Manufacturing with documentation and design changes.
• Review and approve designs; maintain records in PDM/ERP systems.

Skills

Mechanical design

Sheet metal

Reading drawings

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PTC Creo

AutoCAD

Windchill

SAP

ERP/MRP

Job description

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Mechanical Design Engineer II

Full Time Professional Grand Rapids, MI, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1651

MECHANICAL ENGINEER II

Level 2 | Environmental Test Chamber Engineering

Reports To:Mechanical Engineering Team Leader

Classification: Exempt, Full-Time

Direct Reports: None

Travel: Minimal / periodic, as business needs require

Position Summary

Mechanical Engineer II is an intermediate-level engineering role responsible for independently developing mechanical designs and production documentation for WNA’s environmental test chambers. The position converts customer, project, and cross-functional requirements into chamber layouts, fabrication and assembly drawings, bills of material, print packs, and approved design packages while applying practical knowledge of chamber construction, manufacturability, cost, quality, serviceability, installation, and subsystem integration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Independently design chamber structures, layouts, sheet-metal parts, weldments, and mounting details.
• Create and release drawings, BOMs, submittals, print packs, and design packages.
• Coordinate mechanical designs with refrigeration, electrical, controls, utilities, and facility interfaces.
• Review specifications, quotes, inputs, and calculations for accuracy and alignment.
• Coordinate requirements with internal teams, customers, vendors, and project managers.
• Support Manufacturing with documentation, build issues, discrepancies, and design changes.
• Prepare customer, vendor, shipping, installation, and facility-interface drawings.
• Support design reviews, corrective actions, standardization, and continuous improvement.
• Review and approve assigned designs; maintain records in engineering, PDM, and ERP/MRP systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; equivalent experience may be considered
• 3-10 years of experience in mechanical design, drafting, or manufacturing.
• Proficient in using SolidWorks and/or PTC Creo for designing sheet-metal based models
• Proficient in using AutoCAD with layouts and fabrication drawings.
• Proficient in preparing designs, drawings, BOMs, and production documents.
• Strong knowledge of sheet metal, fabrication, weldments, tolerances, fastening, and assembly.
• Able to coordinate mechanical designs with electrical, refrigeration, controls, utilities, and equipment needs.
• Able to read, create, and explain technical drawings, specifications, calculations, and instructions.
• Able to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate revisions.
• Able to solve problems and make practical decisions with limited supervision.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Additional Qualifications

• PDM and ERP/MRP experience; Windchill and SAP a plus
• Environmental chamber and WNA cabinet design knowledge.
• Knowledge of refrigeration, thermodynamics, heat transfer, electrical systems, or equipment integration.
• Engineering changes, production support, corrective action, or standardization.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Mostly desk-based work with periodic movement through production, test, file, and office areas.
• Includes extended computer use, data entry, and review of detailed technical information.
• Requires occasional physical activity, including lifting up to 50 lb., climbing, bending, and squatting.
• Minimal periodic travel may be required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals.

Job Description Acknowledgment

This job description summarizes the primary duties and qualifications for the position. It is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of every responsibility. Duties may be adjusted based on business needs, project assignments, and management direction.