Mechanical Design Engineer


Greenville, SC
Greenville, South Carolina


Last Day to Apply: April 28, 2017

 

Join Growing Engineering Team as Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Greenville/Spartanburg, SC

Our client is a leader in the design of quality tools for the professional electrician. They are presently expanding their product line for this market and need a strong design engineer who has proficiency in using Solid Works, and preferably has five years’ experience in machine tool design (new products) and machine design.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will participate in “hands-on” design and development activities in their manufacturing facility in Greenville/Spartanburg, SC 

Knowledge / Technical Skills Required:

The Mechanical Design Engineer must possess the following knowledge and skills:

  • Fundamental mechanical design
  • Machine tool design
  • Strong SolidWorks and AutoCAD experience
  • Advanced Microsoft Office applications
  • Experience with mechanical test equipment

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Mechanical Design Engineer reports to the Director of Engineering, works with the engineering team and with various internal company personnel to:

  • Define product specifications
  • Manage, coordinate and perform product development project activities
  • Develop conceptual and final design solutions to include component level part design and mechanical assembly design
  • Perform prototype design experimentation
  • Develop test methodologies and perform testing/analysis of new and existing products
  • Perform mechanical design qualification testing
  • Complete and release design documentation
  • Ensure designs meet and exceed product specifications, regulatory and listing agency requirements, and relevant national and international codes and standards
  • Troubleshoot mechanical design issues during development and after production startup
  • Provide technical direction and assistance to manufacturing and outside vendors involved in product development and fabrication

 

Job Requirements

  • BSME or equivalent required
  • 4-5 years of experience in Mechanical Design Engineering or related field
  • Must possess “hands-on" mentality, have excellent social and interpersonal skills, be a strong, motivated contributor in a team environment and have the ability and willingness to work in a manufacturing environment with production personnel
  • Must have a sense of ownership and commitment to direct a project from inception to completion.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive Salary

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision. Optional short-term disability. Company-paid long-term disability and life insurance.
  • Vacation and sick time
  • Company-paid holidays
  • 401K/profit-sharing plan
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