Mechanical Designer
Company: PrideStaff
Location: Fairfield, OH
Job Type: Full-time
Shift: First Shift (40 hours/week + overtime)
Pay Rate: $20.00 – $23.00 / hour Job Summary
PrideStaff is seeking a Mechanical Designer in Fairfield, OH. The ideal candidate will prepare detailed part models, designs, and specifications, as well as manage quality processes and assigned tasks with minimal supervision. Specific tasks include detail drawings, 3D CAD data, Bills of Materials (BOM), and Quotes. The associate should have the ability to creatively solve design problems and manage engineering changes through established processes.Essential Job Functions
- Team & Client Collaboration: Work with others on a multifunctional team to define design requirements, occasionally facilitating the process in client-facing situations.
- Design & Detailing: Utilize best practices for 3D product design, 2D drawing/detailing (including GD&T where appropriate), BOM creation, and Quote/PO creation.
- 3D Modeling & Assemblies: Independently create 3D designs and fully specified engineering components/assembly drawings of moderate complexity based on form, fit, function requirements, and production processes.
- Problem Solving & Prototyping: Resolve mechanical, fabrication, and assembly problems. Design prototypes and test equipment as required or directed.
- BOM Management: Independently identify product structure needs and generate required Bills of Materials (BOM).
- Engineering Change Orders: Generate and process engineering change orders (COs), prioritizing based on project and manufacturing needs.
- Hands-on Assembly: Participate in, and occasionally coordinate, the hands-on assembly or prototyping of engineering concepts, proof-of-design builds, and test equipment.
- Production Operations: Operate or learn to operate machines when required to gain an understanding of the production process and develop skills to manage production. Note: Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.Education & Experience
- Experience: 2–6 years of solid mechanical design experience; ability to deliver complete mechanical product specifications with light technical input from supervisors.
- Education/Training: Technical Design/Drafting training is a plus, but not required.
- Drafting & GD&T: Working knowledge of drawing detailing and GD&T practices; capable of detailing component drawings without assistance.
- Problem Handling: Experience resolving moderately complex issues and referring higher-level complex issues to supervisory staff.
- Design Principles: Intermediate working knowledge and practical application of engineering design principles.
- Leadership & Teamwork: Strong team player skills with leadership, coaching, or mentoring capabilities; able to support internal and external customer needs. Competencies – Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- 3D CAD: Significant experience using Fusion 360 or similar 3D CAD packages.
- Design Capabilities: Capable of designing complex machined parts, tooling for urethane molded parts, and products/assemblies designed for manufacturability with minimal support given adequate initial engineering input.
- Tolerance & Stack-ups: Demonstrated knowledge of tolerancing, GD&T, and basic tolerance stack-ups. Work Schedule & Compensation
- Shift: First Shift
- Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week) plus overtime
- Pay Rate: $20.00 – $23.00 per hour Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $20.00 - $23.00