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Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer Responsibilities

• Designing, analyzing and testing new products and/or product enhancements assuring they are built to specification
• Analyzing and testing existing products to identify areas for improvement
• Collaborating with other Engineers, Designers, Project Managers, and Production Team
• Generating detailed design models and resulting machining drawings in SolidWorks 
• Creating budgets and timelines for each project and working to keep teams on track
• Ensuring all products meet safety regulations
• Researching other products and components in the market to generate ideas for improvement
• Developing and building prototypes to test their function
• Conducting user research through field trials and other means to identify consumer needs
• Researching new materials and how they are best applied
• Ensuring assembly is completed to design specifications and industry standards

Mechanical Design Engineer Skills and Qualifications

• Exceptional problem-solving and math skills
• Strong attention to detail 
• Proficiency in SolidWorks 3D modeling software
• Project management and leadership skills
• Product-focused creative thinking
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organization and effective time management
• In-depth knowledge of industry design principles

Mechanical Design Engineer Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology 
• Experience working with the machining of parts is preferred 
• EIT or PE preferred

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