Mechanical Engineer

Vanguard Protex Global; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Job summary

Vanguard Protex Global is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to own the development of high quality and innovative products from concept to production release in a fast paced, collaborative team. The role is a full-time in-office position located in Oldsmar, Florida, requiring hands-on design, prototyping, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will design components and assemblies for injection molding and machining, prepare drawings and BOMs, and lead design reviews while maintaining documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with 2+ years of industry experience.
• Experience with plastic injection molding is required.
• 3+ years of CAD design experience using Creo Parametric.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute product designs using Creo Parametric.
• Design components and assemblies via molding and machining.
• Prepare drawings, BOMs, and sketches; schedule design reviews.
• Assist in QA procedures and documentation for production.

Skills

Creo Parametric

Injection molding

3D CAD

DFM

Die casting

Machining

Windchill

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Windchill PDM

Job description

As a Mechanical Engineer, you own the development of high quality and innovative products from design concept to release for production. The position requires a self-driven, creative engineer to design products and drive development in a fast paced, friendly, and supportive team environment. The position requires a demonstrated capability of Mechanical Design, must have excellent team and project management skills, and have a strong sense of urgency in order to support product development and engineering efforts.

About the Role

As a Mechanical Engineer, you own the development of high quality and innovative products from design concept to release for production in a fast paced, friendly, and supportive team environment. This position is full time in-office, Oldsmar, Florida.

Responsibilities

• Planning and executing product designs using Creo Parametric 3D modeling software.
• Design products from initial concept or from modifications of existing designs.
• Design advanced components and assemblies manufactured via injection molding, die casting, machining, forming and stamping which may include electrical or electronic components.
• Prepare engineering assembly drawings, detail drawings, BOM’s and sketches as required.
• Schedule and conduct engineering design reviews.
• Create renderings of concepts to demonstrate ideas.
• Use various 3D printing technologies and shop tools to create prototypes.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate design & drawing archives and revision history utilizing the Windchill product data management system.
• Setting up Project Plans, Gantt Charts and SOW’s on a per project basis.
• Maintain project schedules and provide weekly reporting of project status.
• Works with current suppliers to resolve engineering design issues.
• Oversee the development and manufacturing of physical prototypes for testing.
• Perform functional tests and root cause analysis for products, systems and equipment.
• Detailing specifications for parts, testing and assembly.
• Documents and reports testing outcomes.
• Support Product Assurance group to create QA procedures and documentation for production.
• Assists in the design, construction, test, and validation of test equipment.
• Create customer facing documentation for sales support, renderings, Specification sheets, etc.
• Provide product training as required across company departments.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from a college or university in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent; and 2+ years industry experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skills

Knowledge and Technical Skill Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the following knowledge and skills:

• Design experience with plastic injection molding required.
• At least 3 years of experience with CAD design application (Creo Parametric).
• Design for manufacturability experience.
• Advanced knowledge of injection molding, die casting, machining and metal forming processes
• Be able to communicate effectively while working in a team environment.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and application software (i.e. Microsoft Office Suites).
• Self-starter and “hands on”.
• Ability to setup, maintain, and use 3D Printers
• Basic Electronic theory.

Pay range and compensation package

$75,000 - $90,000/annual, medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401K with match, etc..