Mechanical Designer Job Description
Mechanical designer
provides lead engineering role in the design of novel fluidic devices such as HPLC, UPLC, UHPLC, SPC, Affinity and SPE devices utilizing CAD/PLM systems.
Mechanical Designer Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Work independently to create / maintain drawings, Bills of Materials, and CAD models / assemblies for large Power Generation Steam Turbine and/or Generator components
Use of structured methodologies and analysis tools such as product specifications, FMEA, tolerance analysis, experimental design and evaluation, and design for manufacturability
Prepare design layouts, diagrams, bills of material, and drawings/schematics of components and assemblies with supporting calculations, weight, tolerance, in support of the overall vehicle design
Design for High Quality Products
Creates models and layouts based upon design specifications and engineering analysis
Prepare 3D equipment modeling and 3D design
Develop detailed design 3D models, along with required 2D drawings, layouts and tolerance stack-ups
Interface with product testing, electrical, regulatory, quality and operational team members to optimize design for compliance with product requirements and manufacturability
Reviews design engineering analysis, qualifications test failures and final reports, detail and assembly drawings and release products
Cradle-to-grave design work on material handling systems
Mechanical Designer Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Mechanical Designer
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: LEED, WELL, EIT, Y14.5M, ASME, NICET, PDS, GD&T, CAD, CET
Education for Mechanical Designer
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the mechanical designer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Bachelor's Degree in Design, Engineering, Technical, Associates, Mechanical Engineering, Drafting, Education, Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Engineering Technology
Skills for Mechanical Designer
Desired skills for mechanical designer include:
Design
Calculations and design systems
Capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks
Competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline
CAD
Theory and practices of assigned discipline
Structural design
IEC 60601 standards
CAD & PLM systems
Materials
Desired experience for mechanical designer includes:
Drive Continuous Improvements of mechanical technology
Contributes to the team or department by applying knowledge of of the functional areas
Complete project responsibilities within scope, budget and schedule
Review drawings for completeness and accuracy
Creates detailed drawings of parts or subassemblies based upon layouts/models including hydraulic and electrical schematics
Confers with engineering and manufacturing staff to determine unspecified tolerances and dimensions
Mechanical Designer Examples
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Mechanical Designer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of mechanical designer. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for mechanical designer
- System and component level design
- Build Bills of Materials in ERP system for new parts and obtain part numbers for same
- Interfacing with suppliers, customers and members of the UTAS technical design team
- Work with technical staff to design and integrate circuit card assembles into ruggedized assemblies and products
- Develop and design mechanical, structural, mechanism, piping, fuel and other ground test systems and components under the general guidance of the assigned engineer or supervisor
- Design of specialized piping systems, such as those for medical gases, laboratory gases, and waste liquids
- Perform design studies, tolerance stack-ups and drafting checks
- Proactively seek out inputs from drafting, engineering, and manufacturing to create high quality producible designs on or ahead of schedule
- Develops ability to initiate purchased part and prototype orders
- Perform other engineering-related tasks as required by the Designer or Engineer
Qualifications for mechanical designer
- The ability and willingness to take independent action and complete job tasks with minimal instruction
- This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
- University or College degree in Mechanical Engineering, or
- Bachelor degree on Mechanical Engineering or Automation Engineering related
- Minimum 5 years working experience of mechanical design
- Familiar with 3D software (SolidWorks/Catia/ProE/Inventor/UG/AutoCAD)
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of mechanical designer. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for mechanical designer
- Calculate dimensions, allowances, and specifications per standard procedures or general design knowledge of shop capabilities when standard procedures do not exist
- Recommend and/or develop new procedures to improve the efficiency of the design and/or detailing process
- Utilize Solidworks (or other 3D modeling software) to perform engineering and design tasks
- Participate in design and engineering solutions, including applications, mechanical, manufacturing, quality and safety
- Design according to ASME 14.5 (GD&T) standards
- Provide controlled drawings to Purchasing upon request
- Travel to site location when necessary to meet with customers or provide instruction to installation crews or to trouble shoot any problems
- Support lead engineer in assessing customer & legal requirements, in identification of gaps
- Works closely with engineers and technical personnel
- Research and development of new products to meet market and customer needs
Qualifications for mechanical designer
- Must be highly creative, strong attention to detail, organized, self-motivated, ability to multitask efficiently and able to work independently with within cross functional teams
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technologist
- Focus on safety at work
- 3 to 5 years of related design experience
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks software required
- Evaluate different concepts (own, competitors, suppliers) to find best cost option using DFA & 6sigma methods
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Mechanical Designer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of mechanical designer. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for mechanical designer
- Review and provide input to Systems Engineering, Design and Software documentation consistent with project phase to include requirements development, design, development, verification, test methods and performance verification
- Design engineering solutions, including drawings and calculations according to specification
- Responsible for generating and developing original and unique mechanical design ideas in response to marketing based project development goals
- Provide mechanical equipment designs and layouts which meet Corning Machine Drafting Standards on CAD based formats
- Perform analyses of vehicle components and subsystems, that will include layouts, diagrams, bills of material, and drawings/schematics of components and assemblies with supporting calculations, (reliability impact, repair times, safety hazards, tradeoffs) in support of the overall vehicle design with minimal supervision
- Work with design team for drawing prep, BOM and technical documentation
- Calculate quantity and quality of materials and prepare bills of material
- Make engineering changes and improvements in CAD/Solidworks
- Analysis of the building’s heating, ventilation, and cooling loads
- Life-cycle-cost analyses
Qualifications for mechanical designer
- Consider design rules & standards, foster standardization
- Incorporate technical calculations and simulations test results in the design
- Instruct supporting personnel
- Maintain product with respect to quality and field claims
- Propose design changes to reduce cost
- Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, ASME Y14.5M-2009
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Our growing company is hiring for a mechanical designer. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for mechanical designer
- 3D design work, ability to execute minimally to moderately complex design projects
- Assists in machine design, modeling, component sizing and specification, and part detailing
- Creates project documentation including Bill of Materials, spare parts lists, operation and maintenance manuals, assembly procedures and check sheets, repair procedures, management reports, and project schedules
- Design the lowest cost product that meets customer requirements
- Read and understand customer requirements documents related to design
- Integrates new designs into BOM system
- Continually monitors lead times for parts procurement to meet bus production schedule
- Provide technical support and training of others when required
- Responsible for directing or executing corrective action when shop problems are encountered
- Assist on development projects as requested by supervisor
Qualifications for mechanical designer
- Working knowledge of metal fabrication processes and material selection
- Experience designing tooling for integration and testing of electronic packaging
- CAD experience with efficient handling of large featured assemblies such as satellites, aircraft, ships, automobiles, across multiple platforms'
- In depth understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, ASME Y14.5M-2009
- Experience with the generation of tight tolerance machined aluminum components
- Ability to apply GD&T per ANSI Y14.5
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of mechanical designer. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for mechanical designer
- Facilitates in BIM design, management and coordination
- Candidate will work with research and design within the manufacturing organization
- Has a thorough knowledge and understanding of mechanical design and drawing programs
- Has the ability to create complex detailed design drawings and documentation used for construction bid packages and for inquiring/ordering mechanical equipment
- Conceptualize and design electronic enclosures for both indoor and outdoor environments
- Design of thermal solutions (ie
- Ability to use DFM and DFA tools to ensure design goals are met
- Design/Documentation resource during the ECR process
- Injection molded plastic part design experience
- Understand & execute engineering best practices & standards
Qualifications for mechanical designer
- Prior work experience in the field of mechanical design of medium voltage switchgear would be preferred
- Knowledge of machine shop practices and limitations (milling, turning, wire EDM, etc)
- A background in process improvement or LEAN engineering would be a big plus
- Must possess good interpersonal skills and work well in a team setting
- AS Degree or higher in (electrical or mechanical engineering, physics)
- Typically requires a high school diploma or a certificate from a recognized organization certifying completion of a training program utilizing technical engineering software applications and six or more years of experience in all aspects of drafting techniques and skills using 3D CAD solid modeling