Mechanical Designer

Encore Technologies; Town of Mukwonago (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore Technologies in Mukwonago, WI seeks a Mechanical Designer to support design engineers in developing devices and improving product lines. You will work with metal fabrication, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems to create robust assemblies.

Responsibilities include creating SolidWorks assemblies and BOMs, maintaining technical docs, supporting ECO processes, and collaborating with production teams to reduce costs and improve processes.

Qualifications

• Requires 2+ years of machine design experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and detail 2D & 3D designs of complex systems.
• Experience with SolidWorks Advanced Assembly, Sheet Metal, Routings and Drawings.
• Experience with SolidWorks EPDM is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain large assembly models and detailed drawings in SolidWorks.
• Create and maintain BOMs in SolidWorks and ERP.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation using standard procedures.
• Acquire component specifications and document them.
• Support ECO processes and related documentation.

Skills

2D/3D design

SolidWorks

Communication

Fabrication knowledge

Project coordination

Education

2-year degree in mechanical design

Tools

SolidWorks Advanced Assembly

Sheet Metal

Routings & Drawings

EPDM

Job description

Job Description

Our client in Mukwonago, WI is adding a Mechanical Designer to their team working under the direction of the Design Engineer to design and develop a broad spectrum of engineering devices to develop or improve the clients product lines. This will include working with metal fabrications, hydraulics, mechanical drive systems, pneumatics, pressurized water systems, and electrical systems.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Create, develop, and maintain large assembly models, detailed component drawings, and complex assembly drawings in SolidWorks.
• Create and maintain bills of materials in SolidWorks and ERP.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation using standard engineering procedures.
• Acquire component specification documents and create specification documentations.
• Participate in the ECO process and perform any related changes and essential documentation.
• Collaborate with material and production personnel and vendors to produce designs that minimize labor and overall cost.
• Provide technical support for production and service to help troubleshoot problems as needed.
• Participate in process improvement projects to continually improve business practices.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and, Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to develop and detail 2D & 3D designs of complex systems.
• High organizational skills.
• Above average mechanical aptitude.
• Hands-on attitude and ability.
• The ability to self-motivate to meet project deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Disposition to work toward continuous design improvement.
• Physically able to lift up to 40 lbs. and climb a ladder.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 2-year degree in mechanical design.
• 2-5 years of relevant machine design experience.
• Experience with SolidWorks Advanced Assembly, Sheet Metal, Routings, and Drawings.
• Experience with SolidWorks Enterprise Product Data Management (EPDM) is preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Primary working conditions will be office work with frequent daily activities in the manufacturing shop, and occasional activities working on equipment outdoors in any possible weather conditions.
• Occasional travel to suppliers and to customer worksites. Travel typically less than 5%.