Mechanical Designer

Kondex Corporation; Town of Lomira (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kondex Corporation, based in Wisconsin, is seeking a Mechanical Designer to create and support product designs across a wide range of offerings. You will lead design projects, develop complex 3D models, and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to meet design and cost targets.

The role requires an associate degree in Mechanical Design Technology and at least 2 years of design/drafting experience in manufacturing, with strong SolidWorks skills and ERP/PM experience.

Qualifications

• 2 years of product design and drafting experience in a manufacturing environment using 3D modeling software.
• Proficient in SolidWorks CAD.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including SharePoint and MS Project.
• Experience with Project Management, New Product Development, ERP software and part creation.
• Strong communication, adaptability, initiative and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain complex 3D part and assembly models in SolidWorks CAD software.
• Create new parts and BOMs in ERP to release drawings for production.
• Coordinate engineering changes and maintain design revision history.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional design reviews.
• Work with suppliers on product design and costs for materials and assemblies.
• Coordinate prototype builds for testing and field/lab evaluations.
• Support manufacturing by interpreting drawings and resolving issues.
• Create product cost estimates to ensure design intent can be met.
• Travel to suppliers/customers/trade shows/test sites up to 25%.

Education

Associate Degree in Mechanical Design Technology

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Project

SharePoint

ERP systems

Job description

Description

POSITION PURPOSE/MISSION: This position is responsible for creating new and supporting existing product designs and design inputs across a wide scope of our product offerings. The Mechanical Designer will provide design and administrative support to other Product Engineering team members as well as lead their own design projects.

REPORTS TO: Product Engineering Manager

Resume' required with application to be considered for this position.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Create and maintain complex 3D part and assembly models in SolidWorks CAD Software.
2. Create new parts and bills of materials in ERP system in support of releasing part and assembly drawings for initial release to production.
3. Coordinate engineering changes by revising existing part and assembly models, bills of materials and other ERP inputs and maintaining proper design revision history.
4. Lead and participate in cross-functional design reviews to ensure that all stakeholders have input into the final design solution.
5. Work directly with suppliers on product design and purchased costs for both production and developmental materials, services, parts and assemblies.
6. Coordinate prototype builds for product testing and field and/or lab evaluations.
7. Provide support to manufacturing operations through the interpretation of engineering drawings and the resolution of manufacturing and quality issues to meet design specifications.
8. Coordinate the creation of product cost estimates for customer product designs by actively recommending materials and manufacturing processes to ensure that product design intent can be met.
9. Travel to suppliers, customers, trade shows, test sites, etc. up to 25%.

Requirements

1. Associate Degree in Mechanical Design Technology or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
2. 2 years of product design and drafting experience in a manufacturing environment using 3D modeling software
3. Proficient in SolidWorks CAD
4. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite programs, including SharePoint and MS Project
5. Experience with Project Management, New Product Development, ERP Software and part creation
6. Highly desired behavioral competencies include active communication, adaptability, assertiveness, customer orientation, energy, initiative, learning agility, listening skills, organization and planning, problem solving and decision making, relationship building, results oriented and team player.