Mechanical Designer
InterLink Engineering, LLC supports a wide variety of industries with a primary focus on product development, reverse engineering, and design for manufacturing support. Our capabilities allow us to support our customers by either performing engineering tasks at our facility or at our customer sites as required.
We are almost always looking for mid-level SolidWorks Mechanical Design Engineers with experience in product development or manufacturing experience, especially involving sheet metal, as well as 3D modeling and 2D drawing using SolidWorks.
Opportunities are typically contractual at one of our client’s locations, with the possibility of direct hire through clients or continued work through InterLink, allowing for a variety of different industry and project experiences.
Essential Responsibilities:
Design new products from scratch and make improvements to existing products using SolidWorks computer-aided design (CAD) under the guidance of Senior Engineers
Quickly transform ideas and rough sketches of designs into 3D models, then into working engineering drawings in SolidWorks
Knowledge of GD&T and follow-up procedures such as ASME Y14.5
Create detailed 2D drawings of parts and assemblies
Collaborate with a 15-person team and keep the project confidential
Rapid prototype and adjust immediately to design changes
Aide in the procurement, construction, and testing of prototypes and new products
Analyze data, review drawings for completeness, conduct design reviews with product management, and suppliers to gain final approval.
Supports Lean and Quality initiatives to reduce variability in designs.
Proficient in MS Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Support Product launch in the Production environment
(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 machining processes
Associate’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar, or equivalent experience
Capable of tolerance stacks and analysis
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to network with associates in other departments to find needed information
Willingness to consider change and to adapt
Must be a local Greater Phoenix resident with reliable transportation for getting to and from work
Preferred Characteristics:
Knowledge of Lean practices
Hands-on ability to take designs and create physical prototypes (mechanical aptitude)
Certified SolidWorks Professional
GD&T training certification
Expert knowledge of ASME Y14.100 and ASME-Y14.5 drawing and tolerance standards
CFD Analysis experience
Surfacing or plastic design experience
Tool and fixture design experience
Ability to multi-task and function in a production environment
Motivated, self-starter with the ability to learn quickly
Experience with DoD, vehicle, or aerospace product development
