Mechanical Design Engineer

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Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Company: Global Power Components - www.globalpowercomponents.com

Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week)

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Overview:

We are currently looking for a candidate who wants to make a difference and who wishes to be part of our dynamic organization. Working within a fast-paced team tasked with the design of tanks and enclosures. Close working relationships with others in the team will be needed to be able to provide quality and on-time releases of orders to production.

Responsibilities:

* Our Mechanical Design Engineers perform a wide variety of layout and detail\design duties in support of quotations, orders, and manufacturing related projects.

* This includes navigating issues that may arise, developing corrective action and implementing solutions.

* Candidates should be self-directed, but able to work within a team environment.

* It is essential that one owns the tasks/projects assigned.

* Ensure that standard shop practices and capabilities meet the design requirements and are reflected in designs and drawings.

Non-Mechanical Design:

* Secondary tasks could fill up all or part of a business day. These tasks are not defined with limitations. They could range greatly in day-to-day activity

* Examples would include making software troubleshooting calls, calling vendors, updating ECR's (Engineering Change Requests), contacting customers or addressing other duties as they arise

* Work task balance is approximately 90% design and 10% special/other projects

* Play a key role in manufacturing and productivity improvements

* Work to solve manufacturing and assembly issues on the shop floor, both for short term and long-term solutions

* Work with manufacturing to launch new product development. Ie explore how we manufacture a new product and implement the best solution available within budget and timeline for given project

* Conducts effective "pre-reviews" of jobs released to the floor and effective "post-reviews" of jobs after completion. Manages this process to ensure continuous improvements takes place for cost reductions and quality improvements as jobs are run through the plant.

* Confers with planning, quality, purchasing, assembly, and design staff concerning product design quality planning, and fixturing to ensure efficient production methods.

Requirements:

* Must have high level of understanding of SolidWorks (you will be required to complete a SolidWorks test during the selection process)

* Knowledge in an ERP system a positive, PDM preferred

* Experience in sheet-metal & weldment design is desired

* Familiarity with manufacturing processes

* Able to work in environment with changing priorities

* Hands on individual who can work from concept through implementation

* Ability to prioritize and manage multiple parallel projects and schedules

* Strong communication skills both written and verbal

* Strong computer skills, i.e., Microsoft Office Suite

* Bachelor's or Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Design or related field desired