Designer III

Position Summary

• We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Technician or Mechanical Designer to support the development of custom equipment fixtures tooling prototypes and manufacturing systems.
• The successful candidate will transform conceptual designs and engineering direction into complete manufacturable mechanical designs ready for procurement fabrication assembly and deployment.
• This role requires strong practical mechanical design experience expertise with SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM and a thorough understanding of manufacturing methods mechanical components tolerancing assembly practices and mechanical systems.
• The position is highly hands-on and includes equipment assembly fitting troubleshooting vendor interaction and supporting procurement activities.
• Practical experience sound engineering judgment and demonstrated design capability are valued more highly than formal educational qualifications.
• This role is around 50% Design and 50% installation prototyping assembly etc...

Key Responsibilities

• Develop complete mechanical designs from sketches concepts engineering direction and preliminary layouts.
• Create detailed 3D models assemblies manufacturing drawings fabrication drawings and assembly documentation using SolidWorks.
• Generate and maintain bills of material (BOMs) part specifications and engineering documentation within SolidWorks PDM.
• Select and specify purchased components standard hardware and commercial-off-the-shelf equipment appropriate for project requirements.
• Work closely with internal supply chain procurement and manufacturing personnel to source and procure components and equipment.
• Interface directly with external suppliers and vendors to identify specify quote and procure mechanical components assemblies and fabricated equipment.
• Apply sound mechanical design principles including appropriate tolerance schemes constraint methods fit selection manufacturability maintainability and assembly considerations.
• Produce manufacturing-ready documentation suitable for internal shops external fabricators and equipment vendors.
• Support prototype construction assembly fitting debugging troubleshooting and design refinement activities.
• Verify design intent through fit-up inspection testing and assembly activities.
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with engineers technicians manufacturing personnel and suppliers to resolve technical issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation revision control and drawing standards compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support installation startup and commissioning activities as required.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience creating complete mechanical designs manufacturing drawings and assembly documentation for custom equipment tooling fixtures machinery or automation systems.
• Proficiency using SolidWorks for part modeling assembly modeling drafting and design detailing.
• Experience using SolidWorks PDM or a similar engineering document management system.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design fundamentals including:
  • Tolerancing and fit selection
  • GD&T fundamentals
  • Constraint-based design
  • Assembly methods
  • Material selection
  • Manufacturability and fabrication practices
• Experience creating and managing BOMs and purchased component specifications.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude with the ability to assemble modify and troubleshoot mechanical systems.
• Proficiency using common shop measurement equipment including calipers micrometers indicators height gages and related inspection tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing equipment used in manufacturing process development laboratory environments or production operations.
• Familiarity with standard industrial mechanical components including:
  • Linear bearings and guide systems
  • Rotary bearings and bearing supports
  • Lead screws and ball screws
  • Timing belt and pulley systems
  • Gearboxes and power transmission components
  • Pneumatic cylinders valves regulators and controls
  • Hydraulic components and systems
  • Industrial hardware and fastening systems
  • Structural framing systems
  • Sensors actuators and motion control components
• Experience working directly with machine shops fabrication vendors and equipment suppliers.
• Familiarity with common engineering materials and manufacturing processes including machining welding sheet metal fabrication additive manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Experience supporting prototype development equipment installation and troubleshooting activities.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering and manufacturing teams.

Required Education/Experience:

Minimum of HS Diploma. Degree not required. 5 years proven hands on experience required. Proven capability in mechanical design detailing manufacturing support and equipment development is valued more than specific credentials.