Sustaining Mechanical Engineer: Prototyping & Product Support

Socket.dev; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Predictant LLC seeks a Sustaining Mechanical Engineer to support Bolt iQ product development, prototyping, testing, installation and maintenance of equipment. You will drive design changes, BOM/ECN updates and ensure on-time delivery while collaborating across engineering, manufacturing and operations.

Ideal candidates have 1–4 years in mechanical design, strong SolidWorks skills, and experience with 3D printing and fabrication processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• 1-4 years minimum experience in mechanical design, product development or equipment development.
• Strong knowledge of SolidWorks drawing/modeling/simulation tools – ProE, Fusion360 or other equivalent packages may be considered.
• Highly proficient with mechanical enclosure design for electronic circuit boards and other key components.
• Broad knowledge of common mechanical part fabrication processes such as Injection Molding & Tooling, Low pressure Molding, Casting, 3D printing, Stamping/Forming,
• Ability to demonstrate statistical tools in problem solving (6-sigma design methodology, GD&T, FMEA etc.).
• Knowledge of development tools, product testing practices, fabrication processes
• Ability to use and/or interpret results from simulation software packages such as MoldFlow or SolidWorks Plastics
• Ability to interpret a set of written requirements and realize the specifications required to deliver the finished product.
• Familiarity with FDM, SLA, SLS and other 3D printing techniques to iterate product design.
• Candidate must be detail-oriented and support building jigs, fixtures and other equipment used in operations.
• Must be familiar with BOM management, drawing management, components, assemblies,

Responsibilities

• Deliver product design and operational changes to support development and launch.
• Lead BOM management, ECN changes, drawing management and design specs.
• Assist in design level testing, simulation, and failure analysis with various tools.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations and Vendors to meet customer requirements.
• Support and evaluate changes to existing products to improve quality.
• Assist with industry certifications and regulatory compliance efforts.
• Demonstrate accountability and drive structured processes for on-time delivery.
• Provide additional cross-functional support as needed by supervisor.

Skills

SolidWorks

ProE

Fusion 360

GD&T

FMEA

3D printing

BOM management

Drawings

Equipment development

Statistical tools

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MoldFlow

SolidWorks Plastics

Job description

Predictant LLC seeks a Sustaining Mechanical Engineer to support Bolt iQ product development, prototyping, testing, installation and maintenance of equipment. You will drive design changes, BOM/ECN updates and ensure on-time delivery while collaborating across engineering, manufacturing and operations.

Ideal candidates have 1–4 years in mechanical design, strong SolidWorks skills, and experience with 3D printing and fabrication processes.