Mechanical Design Engineer - New Product Development

Global Power Components; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for New Product Development in Milwaukee, WI. Lead design from concept to production release, develop complete 3D models, drawings, and BOMs, while supporting prototype builds and validation.

Focus on CAD accuracy, ECN alignment, and cost-efficient improvements across product lines. The role requires strong fundamentals in mechanical design, GD&T, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and

Qualifications

• Experience leading mechanical design from concept to production release.
• Familiar with GD&T and engineering best practices.
• Ability to work with ECN processes and ERP data.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design from concept through production release with accurate 3D models, drawings, and BOMs.
• Support prototype builds, testing, and validation for new products.
• Execute cost-reduction and value-engineering initiatives for existing products.
• Maintain CAD models, drawings, and revision history with proper file structure and version control.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Operations to ensure BOM integrity and ERP alignment.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

BOM development

GD&T

Tools

PDM

ERP

Job description

## Mechanical Design Engineer - New Product DevelopmentApply: 51st Street: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR100050.**Title:** Mechanical Design Engineer – NPD**Company:** Global Power Components – www.globalpowercomponents.com**Location:** Milwaukee, WI**Hire Type:** Direct Hire**Overview:**Global Power Components is a privately held, financially sound, growing manufacturer of UL heavy gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures, and modular metal enclosures for housing fully-equipped electrical distribution and control equipment. As a result of our continuing expansion and continued organization growth, we are looking for a motivated Mechanical Design Engineer – New Product Development to join our team.**Primary Focus:**New Product Development & Product Redesign – Deliver robust, manufacturable, and cost-effective mechanical designs that support new product development and continuous improvement of existing products. Success is measured by design quality, execution reliability, cost impact, and effective system documentation.**Core Responsibilities:****A. New Product Development** Lead mechanical design from concept through production release. Develop complete and accurate 3D models, drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs). Perform required engineering analyses and participate in structured design reviews. Support prototype builds, testing, and validation.**B. Existing Product Redesign & Continuous Improvement** Execute cost-reduction and value-engineering initiatives. Improve reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability of existing products. Process Engineering Change Notice (ECNs) in accordance with change control procedures. Support root cause analysis and corrective actions.**C. PDM (Product Data Management)** Maintain accurate CAD models, drawings, and revision history. Ensure proper file structure, naming conventions, and version control. Release documentation through formal workflows. Maintain complete and accurate BOM structures.**D. ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)** Ensure BOMs transferred to ERP are accurate and aligned with released drawings. Support part number creation and configuration accuracy. Collaborate with Supply Chain and Operations to resolve BOM discrepancies. Ensure engineering changes are properly reflected in ERP before production implementation.**E. Engineering Quality & Compliance** Ensure designs meet performance requirements and applicable standards. Apply GD&T and engineering best practices consistently. Maintain full compliance with internal design control procedures.**Additional Responsibilities & Accountability:****A. Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFM/DFA)** Proactively design for efficient manufacturing, assembly, and serviceability. Engage Manufacturing early to validate feasibility and reduce downstream issues. Minimize custom components when standard solutions are viable.**B. Risk Management**• Identify technical risks early in the design cycle.• Conduct DFMEA or structured risk reviews where appropriate.• Propose mitigation plans before issues impact schedule or cost.**C. Product Lifecycle Support**• Support production ramp-up and pilot builds.• Provide technical assistance for field issues when required.• Maintain long-term product documentation integrity.**D. Continuous Improvement & Initiative**• Identify opportunities for design standardization and modularity.• Improve internal engineering processes where inefficiencies are observed.• Stay current on relevant materials, manufacturing methods, and tools.**E. Professional Conduct & Ownership**• Take responsibility for design outcomes, both positive and negative.• Communicate clearly and professionally across functions.• Manage time and priorities without constant oversight.### About Global Power ComponentsAt Global Power Components, our mission is simple: **Inov8OrDie** Driven by this mindset, GPC has grown from 200 to more than 2,000 employees in just five years, expanding from one manufacturing facility to four locations across the Milwaukee area, including our new 500,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in West Milwaukee. We design and manufacture the critical infrastructure that surrounds and supports power generation. But what sets GPC apart isn't just what we build — **it's how we work.** We move fast. We make decisions. We solve problems. We challenge ourselves to continuously improve, raise the bar and deliver quality work on time. We look for ways to remove unnecessary complexity and make work easier for our customers, our partners and each other. And through it all, we protect our people, our workplaces and the reputation we've built. GPC isn't a traditional corporate environment — **and we don't want to be.** We expect people to take ownership, speak up, make decisions and get things done. As GPC continues to grow, our people have opportunities to take on significant responsibility, solve bigger problems and make a visible impact on the business. If you're energized by growth, comfortable with change, willing to roll up your sleeves and want to help build what's next in power generation, **GPC is a place where you can make an impact.**