Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Design Engineer to join our R&D/product development engineering team. Candidates with SolidWorks skills and experience in PLM/PDM systems such as Windchill are preferred. This position offers the opportunity to work with a global leader in power transmission belts and fluid power products, providing a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Leverage user interface principles, materials, inputs, and physics in mechanical design.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to influence product features and ensure project success.
• Communicate openly and effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Demonstrate creative thinking and leadership in project execution.
• Utilize Product Data Management (PDM) systems for effective design management.
• Design metal, plastic, or composite parts, including material selection.
• Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM), statistical tolerance analysis, functional dimensioning, and geometric tolerancing (GD&T) with a focus on high volume manufacturing.
• Create technical graphical communication of concepts, ideas, and solutions.
• Prioritize safety in personal work practices and design processes.

Essential Skills

• 5-7+ years of progressive and comprehensive design experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field (mechanical engineering or related).
• Experience in mechanical design and fluency in SolidWorks.
• Strong background in leveraging user interface principles, materials, inputs, and physics.
• Proven track record of project leadership and creative thinking.
• Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) systems.
• Proficiency in metal, plastic, or composite part design, including material selection.
• Expertise in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), statistical tolerance analysis, functional dimensioning, and geometric tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to communicate technical concepts graphically.
• Commitment to safety in design and personal work practices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Windchill or other PLM/PDM systems is a plus.
• High level of curiosity for technology and products from a design perspective.
• Strong open and collaborative communication skills.
• Portfolio demonstrating design thinking, hands-on expertise, and problem-solving skills.

Work Environment

Our office fosters a passionate and collaborative atmosphere where team members are encouraged to challenge themselves and celebrate hard work. The position is open due to growth in the division.