Job Description

Title: Mechanical Designer

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Duration: 12 Months Contract + Possibility of Extension

Shift: 8:00AM - 5:00PM Monday to Friday

Job Description:

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience as a mechanical designer. A positive can-do attitude and being a valued team player are a must to be successful in this role. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be able to communicate ideas effectively either verbally, written, or through technical forms such as sketching, CAD modeling, drawings, etc.

• CAD will be a primary focus in this role, but you will also be exposed to the following:
• Ideation
• Bill-of-material structuring
• Designing concepts and ideas: surfacing, sheet Metal, solid modeling, drafting
• Document control
• Analysis
• Prototyping

Skills and Abilities

• Problem Solving/Decision Making: Ability to use a variety of methods and techniques in solving technical issues
• Conceptualize ideas 2-dimensionally and 3-dimensionally
• Must have a basic understanding of sheet metal and plastic design along with rapid prototyping methods such as 3D printing.
• Experience working in Product Data Management (PDM) systems such as Windchill.
• Systems, Procedures & Standards: Ability to apply appropriate standards and protocol that govern the design/engineering process
• Computer Skills: Ability to create CAD models and drawings to document the engineering/mechanical aspects of a design.
• Interpersonal: Ability to work with peers and management in a multi-disciplined team environment. Must be a team player with good collaboration skills.
• Administrative: Ability to work on multiple assignments and effectively manage time and priorities
• Communication: Ability to communicate technical information with all audiences

Education/Experience

• A minimum of an Associate Degree in Mechanical Design or equivalent is required
• A minimum of 5 years of mechanical design experience

The position requires the ability to work on-site.

Required Skills:

• PTC CREO & Windchill
• Can work and function in a team-based environment
• Technical communicator

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