Mechanical Designer

This program requires US Citizenship
Responsibilities:

• Hands-on design of parts and assemblies for trace chemical detection systems.
• Create technical detail drawings for custom machined, sheet metal, and molded parts.
• Select off-the-shelf purchased components to be used in designs, and create part specifications for these components.
• Create assembly drawings to be used in manufacturing of final products.
• Generate Bills of Materials for use in procurement and production.
• Release new documentation and revise existing documentation through electronic change control processes such as ECOs.
• Manage the procurement of prototype R&D parts by working with external suppliers to obtain quotes, place orders, and answer vendor questions.
• Assemble parts to create prototype assemblies and systems, perform testing, and evaluate the need for design changes.
• Facilitate modification of prototype parts as necessary within project schedule by reworking parts in machine shop or sending parts out to be reworked.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience in design, documentation, and manufacturing of mechanical parts and assemblies.
• CAD user with Solidworks experience.
• Knowledge of drafting standards and accepted practices for communicating design requirements to machine shops on technical detail drawings.
• Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM), with a strong understanding of machining, and knowledge of other manufacturing processes.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, with a hands-on approach to design, prototyping, and testing.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Organized, with the ability to handle multiple time-sensitive tasks simultaneously.
• Able to work in a team environment and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical team members.
• Able to effectively work with and manage external machine shops and other suppliers.

Desired:

• Understanding of ion mobility spectrometry and the unique design requirements associated with trace detection.
• Experience designing tools and fixtures for production, and the ability to work with manufacturing personnel to improve their processes.

Position Details:

The above salary range represents the range expected for the position; however, final salary offers are based on a number of factors such as the position’s responsibilities; the candidate’s experience, education, and skills; location; travel required; and current market conditions.

• Benefits (Regular, Full Time Employees):
  1. Medical, Dental, and Vision offerings
  2. Weekly Direct Deposit
  3. Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off
  4. 401(k) with match
  5. Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short / Long Term Disability, plus other voluntary coverages
  6. Pre-Paid Legal and Employee Assistance Programs
  7. Northwest Federal Credit Union Membership
  8. BB&T @ Work Program

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