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Mechanical Designer
Rockford, IL 61109 US
Job Description
- Oversight and participation in all aspects of the design and engineering of the product design including:
- Housings
- Gears
- Gear-sets
- Gear boxes (Planetary, Spur, Differential, Bevel, Helical, etc.)
- Transition screws (Ball Screws, Acme Screws, Planetary roller screws, etc.)
- Various types of bearing configurations
- Structural loads
- Fits/clearances
- Knowledge of the electrical scope of work including:
- Knowledge of motors (AC, Brush DC, and Brushless DC)
- Commutation sensors
- Position sensing
- Velocity and load sensing devices
- Open and closed loop control systems
- High frequency response servo applications
- Understanding of the basic principles of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Work with customers to formulate their requirements
- Understand the implications within an application
- Ability to solve problems and the ability to recognize if a problem exists
- Actively design with details each new product application through the full product life cycle including proposal, design, development, verification, and product support
- Create Mechanical, Electrical, Control Systems Engineering (ME) conceptual trade studies and detailed proposal efforts
- Create detailed layouts, assemblies, and detailed manufacturing drawings for new applications using SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM
- Create and execute product design details, which includes:
- Detailing
- Drawing
- Review & Approve Drawings and Change Orders
- Detailed Piece Part Drawings with Tolerance including temperature affects
- Complete Bills of Material on drawings in ERP
- Work cooperatively to provide Engineering technical support to manufacturing, suppliers, or customers
- Ensure products are designed for producibility & manufacturability (DFMA)
- Adhere to departmental procedures and standards to achieve highest quality of throughput
- Participate on special assignments as assigned
- Define, design, and support electromechanical and mechanical test equipment for each product application, including the creation of the automation code if needed
- Ability to be hands on and willing to work in the shop environment to build prototypes & support production issues
- Ability to participate in proposals and blank sheet design
- Managing drawing completion status
- Ability to work interactively with supply chain & suppliers to ensure optimal manufacturing processes are utilized
- A.A.S. in Mechanical Design or Equivalent Degree Work Experience
- Specific applicable experience of 3 – 5 years in an applicable work environment
- Aerospace experience is a plus
- Ability to demonstrate leadership skills through example, mentoring, and running multifaceted design efforts
- Specific capability in the following software:
- SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM
- SolidWorks Simulation is a plus
- Microsoft Products, including advanced knowledge of Excel
- Exceptional analytical and mathematical background
- Ability to communicate information and ideas both written and orally so others will understand
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes & methods
- Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) (ANSI Y14.5M)
- U.S. Citizen, no dual citizenship allowed
- Knowledge of SolidWorks Enterprise PDM is a plus
- Working knowledge of Windchill (RELAX) is a plus
- Knowledge of space environments is a plus
- Knowledge of Land and Sea based systems is a plus
- Knowledge of design for harsh environments is a plus
- Experience with SolidWorks Simulation is a plus
- Knowledge of Aerospace Military & Commercial Aerospace design requirements is a plus
- Knowledge of aerospace designing standards is a plus
- Knowledge of Additive Manufacturing design & manufacturing is a plus
- Knowledge of certification/qualification testing per DO-160 and/or MIL-STD-810 is a plus
- Knowledge of MRP/ERP programs is a plus
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Meet Your Recruiter

Melissa S.
Technical Recruiter
Year Started: 2020
I wanted to be an elementary school art teacher when I grew up.
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