Lead Mechanical Designer
We are currently looking for a Lead Mechanical Designer experienced designing with sheet metal, enclosures, and designing for tight spaces. This is a direct hire position with our customer located in Tolleson, AZ where they specialize in something like custom metal/plastic reusable industrial-grade packaging, using SolidWorks.
This position’s ideal budget is between 75-90k/yr, depending on related experience level and what someone new brings to the team. They offer company-sponsored health insurance, 401k with company matching, regular holidays, and PTO.
Essential Responsibilities:
Design new products from scratch and make improvements to existing products using SolidWorks computer-aided design (CAD) under the guidance of Engineering Management
Quickly transform ideas and rough sketches of designs into 3D models
Create detailed 2D drawings of parts and assemblies for manufacturing
Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams
Aide in the procurement, construction, and testing of prototypes and new products
Analyze data, review drawings for completeness, and conduct design reviews with customers, product management, and suppliers
Help management in project management and through the support of the design team
Support Lean and Quality initiatives to reduce variability in designs
Assist with product launches in a production environment through installation, manual-writing, training, and quality inspections
Physical Requirements:
Able to sit for long periods of time (Frequently)
Able to effectively operate CAD system (Constantly)
Able to communicate effectively in all media (Constantly)
Required Characteristics:
Highly proficient in SolidWorks, with a solid understanding of project management and Bill of Materials
Knowledgeable in common metal fabrication and processes of designing with sheet metal
Bachelors’ degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar, or equivalent experience
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to network with associates in other departments to find needed information
Respectful of scheduled time
Ability to pickup industry-specific terms, challenges, and solutions quickly
Must be a local Greater Phoenix resident with reliable transportation for getting to and from work in the Buckeye area
Proficient in MS Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Preferred Characteristics:
*Experience designing or building cabinets, enclosures, or custom-fit pieces
Certified SolidWorks Professional
Capable of tolerance stacks and analysis
Knowledge of Lean practices
Ability to multi-task and function in a production environment
Motivated, self-starter with the ability to learn quickly
