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Mechanical Design Engineer

$54 - $59 per hour

The Fountain Group

Pay: $54.00 - $59.00

Job Description:
  • Main responsibility is to function as mechanical design support on project work to improve existing fiber optic cable manufacturing equipment.
  • Job functions include:
  • Design tooling and/or mechanical assemblies utilizing Inventor or AutoCAD
  • Obtain quotes and order components
  • Revise equipment drawings
  • Develop experimental plans to validate designs
  • Assemble or oversee assembly of systems with opportunity for hands on work
  • Debug and resolve issues when integrating designs into production equipment
  • Work closely with a cross functional engineering team including IT, process and electrical engineers/technicians
  • Work with operations to update documentation and support training as needed
Qualifications:
  • BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology degree or comparable engineering experience
  • Experience with mechanical system design and integration
  • Ability to generate or modify mechanical models/drawings primarily using Inventor (or similar 3D CAD software), Vault and some AutoCAD
  • Knowledge and application of drafting standards including GD&T
Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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