Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

This role focuses on setting up start models and drawings that support design automation projects, ensuring they follow established modeling best practices. You will create and execute test specifications to validate that automated designs function as intended, while providing technical support to teammates to help meet overall project timelines. The position combines mechanical design, design automation, and Solid Works expertise in a fast-paced engineering environment.

• Set up start models and drawings to be used in the implementation of design automation projects.
• Apply modeling best practices to ensure models and drawings are robust, consistent, and suitable for automation.
• Capture and structure all necessary data that needs to be driven within a given model or drawing for design automation.
• Create start models and drawings in accordance with established engineering and design automation standards.
• Provide ongoing support to design automation teammates to help achieve overall project goals and timelines.
• Develop and execute detailed test specifications to validate that design automation projects work as expected.
• Use in-depth product knowledge for assigned product families to ensure models and configurations meet design standards.
• Apply knowledge of engineering design standards to maintain consistency and quality across all models and drawings.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with team members to clarify requirements and resolve design or automation issues.
• Adapt to changing tasks and priorities as roadblocks arise, while maintaining progress toward project milestones.
• Work independently according to a pre-arranged work schedule, managing time and tasks to meet deadlines.
• Use analytical and decision-making skills to solve design and automation problems accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Engage in problem solving and troubleshooting to improve design automation workflows and outcomes.

• Strong understanding of modeling best practices for design automation applications.
• Experience capturing and organizing data to be driven in models and drawings for automated design processes.
• Proficiency in Solid Works, including modeling, sheet metal, and drawing tools.
• Drive Works Xpress  Certification.
• Certified Solid Works Associate (CSWA) and Certified Solid Works Professional (CSWP) certifications.
• AAS or BSME in Mechanical Engineering with at least 2 years of product design experience.
• Knowledge of engineering design standards and their application to product families.
• Mechanical engineering background with hands-on product design experience.
• Programming experience in any language to support design automation and configuration tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good analytical and decision-making skills to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently according to a pre-arranged work schedule.
• Ability to change tasks and priorities as roadblocks arise.
• Interest in problem solving and troubleshooting within mechanical design and automation.

• In-depth product knowledge for specific groups of product families, or the ability to develop this expertise.
• Familiarity with design automation tools and workflows in a CAD environment.
• Experience applying sheet metal and drawing tools within Solid Works to support standardized models.
• Comfort with using programming concepts to enhance or support automated design processes.
• Demonstrated ability to support teammates and contribute to shared project goals.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to following established design standards.
• Motivation to work in a fast-paced environment that requires adaptability and continuous learning.

This position is based in an office environment that involves normal standing, bending, walking, and occasional lifting. You will primarily work on computer-based tasks using Solid Works and design automation tools, along with general office software. Verbal communication with colleagues is essential, as you will collaborate frequently to clarify requirements and resolve issues. The work pace is fast and dynamic, requiring accuracy, focus, and the ability to shift tasks as priorities change.

The role offers relocation assistance, creating an attractive opportunity for candidates interested in joining a collaborative engineering team.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Quincy, IL.

The…