Mechanical Engineer

Prefix Corporation; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Prefix Corporation in Rochester Hills, MI is seeking a candidate to provide expert technical direction for product development and design applications. The role involves coordinating multidisciplinary teams, overseeing manufacturing, and ensuring process optimization.

The ideal applicant holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and has at least two years of relevant experience, particularly in the amusement industry. Skills in CAD and a hands-on approach to product design are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• At least two years of applicable design release experience, preferably in the amusement industry.
• Experience in CAD, preferably SolidWorks.
• Hands-on approach to product design with metal fabrication and machining experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical direction in coordinating cross-functional product development teams.
• Design product applications and develop methods and materials for projects.
• Oversee manufacturing of products and process optimization.

Skills

Technical writing

CAD (SolidWorks)

Product design

Problem solving

Metal fabrication

Machining

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Associate’s Degree with equivalent experience

Tools

2D/3D CAD software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 1400 - Rochester Hills, MI 48307

Why work here: The Company creates unique, innovative, one off prototypes and strives every day to bring the dreams and visions of the future to life! The team embodies a can-do spirit and thrives on the variety of their work.

What you will do:

• Provide expert technical direction in coordinating, facilitating, motivating and directing efforts of cross-functional product development teams.
• Design product applications for specified projects and evaluate and develop methods and materials to support the job.
• Work alongside the shop floor to take product from design to production.
• Responsible for the organization of highly complex activities for the design, development, and implementation of amusement industry products.
• Oversee the manufacturing of products and process optimization.
• Interface and participate in customer and company meetings relating to the project.
• CAD 2D/3D product development and giving direction/supervision of CAD team working on project.
• Create and maintain a Bill of Material (BoM) for the project.
• Compile a complete engineering analysis for critical aspects of the project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Associate’s Degree with equivalent experience.
• At least two years of applicable design release experience, preferably in the amusement industry.
• Experience in CAD, preferably SolidWorks.
• Hands on approach to product design, metal fabrication and machining experience preferred.
• Technical writing experience, specifically with respect to engineering analysis reports.
• A demonstrated team-based and creative approach to problem solving.
• Passion for creating quality work and ensuring that the final product consistently exceeds expectations.
• Flexible and open to the variety of projects that will be a part of this role.
• Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States of America for any employer without restrictions or expirations.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience creating and/or managing a Bill of Material (BOM).
• Experience in creating or utilizing Design for Manufacturing standards.
• Experience in material selection.
• Experience with tool & die tooling design.
• Experience creating DFMEAs and DVP&Rs.
• 2D drawing creation.
• 3D product development.
• Demonstrated hands on experience with hand tools.