Mechanical Design Engineer

General Position Summary

This position is responsible for researching, developing, and examining mechanical components, equipment, and systems by applying principles of mechanical engineering for electronic device design.

Essential Job Functions

Mechanical Design

• Obtains new production plans, specifications, and schedules.
• Based on the information obtained, creates 3D data by using CAD.
• Analyzes the created 3D data by using CAE.
• Communicates with the design engineers and other departments for issues on new products.
• Comprehends design results and communicates the result to the clients.
• Communicates with the prototype supplier for the creation of prototype parts.
• Plans and conducts validation tests of parts.

Modifies drawings in accordance with the tests, analysis, and supplier/customer requests.

• Develops design reports that include what are changed and issues.
• Maintains all documentation for quality improvement.
• Finalizes drawings with specifications for mass production of parts.
• Communicates with the tooling suppliers for the creation of mass production of parts.
• Identifies problems by collecting, summarizing, and interpreting the data result.
• Coordinates meetings with clients to discuss technical issues.
• Observes production lines before starting mass production
• Assists mass production process by analyzing and testing issues.

Other & Miscellaneous

• Attends meetings.
• Document translation from English to Japanese and/or vice versa as needed.
• Seeks constant improvement, more efficient and less expensive ways and means in work processes.
• Performs special projects and other miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisors
• Maintains high ethical standards in the workplace.
• Reports all irregular issues and problems to supervisors for solutions.
• Maintains good communication with supervisors, office staff members, and outside contacts.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working area.

Job Dimensions (skills, knowledge & abilities)

Essential Job Dimensions

Accuracy, Analysis, Attention to detail, Communication: Speaking, Reading and Writing English & Japanese, Dependability/Reliability, Diplomacy, Mechanical Engineering Knowledge, Flexibility/Adaptability, Information Technology, Initiative, Listening & Understanding, Monitoring/Control, Multi-tasking, Office equipment usage, Planning & Organizing, Problem-solving, Project management, Research, Technical, Time management.

Qualifications

Education & Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Tools & Equipment

• General office equipment including phones, fax, copier personal computer, etc.
• Software includes the use of Windows operating system and MS office.
• CAD (CATIA/Unigraphics/I-Deas), CAE (ANASYS/ICEPAC/LIGHT-TOOLS).
• Mechanical and testing tools.

Certificates / Licenses

• None

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work is performed in an office environment. Infrequent travel required.

ONEPOWER Consulting LLC is an Atlanta-based executive search firm. Our consultation services are informed by years of accumulated recruiting experience and knowledge across a variety of fields and industries. Our expertise is in working with professionals of a niche field or with specialized experience, as well as those who are Japanese-English bilingual. While our current client base consists mostly of foreign-invested manufacturing companies, ONEPOWER is working hard to expand and diversify its existing network. With our head office in Duluth, Georgia, ONEPOWER strives to introduce the best talent to excellent companies nationwide.