Associate Design Engineer

The Associate Design Engineer is responsible for supporting engineering design drafting
documentation product improvement current production portfolio support design
testing validation fixtures and engineering release activities. This role assists with creating
and updating CAD models drawings bills of material controlled engineering documents
technical presentations and basic test or validation fixture concepts while working closely
with Engineering Production Quality Purchasing Sales Management and Customer
Support. The position is intended for an early-career engineer who can apply mechanical
engineering fundamentals learn company design standards support manufacturability
improvements assist with troubleshooting and help maintain accurate engineering data
within the PDM system. The Associate Design Engineer will also contribute to continuous
improvement efforts by helping identify drawing issues manufacturing inefficiencies
quality concerns warranty claim trends documentation gaps design inconsistencies and
opportunities to standardize parts assemblies fixtures and engineering practices.

• Create revise and maintain 3D CAD models 2D drawings assemblies and
  engineering documentation using SolidWorks.

• Support design changes engineering releases and drawing updates through the
  PDM software workflow.
• Assist with bills of material part numbers revision control drawing packages and
  document accuracy to support production purchasing quoting and customer
  service needs.
• Prepare and update fabrication drawings assembly drawings installation details
  layout drawings and supporting documentation based on engineering direction.
• Work with Engineering Production and Quality to resolve drawing questions fit-up
  concerns manufacturability issues and documentation gaps.
• Support the current production portfolio by troubleshooting manufacturing
  inefficiencies recurring build issues fit-up problems and process-related concerns
  that may require engineering review or design clarification.
• Assist in investigating quality issues and warranty claims by reviewing drawings
  parts assemblies field feedback production history and engineering
  documentation to help identify potential design documentation or manufacturing
  contributors.
• Recommend practical corrective actions drawing updates design improvements or
  documentation changes to reduce repeat quality issues production disruptions and
  warranty-related concerns.
• Support product improvement standardization and cost-reduction initiatives by
  developing practical design updates under engineering guidance.
• Review legacy drawings and models for accuracy completeness and alignment with
  current engineering standards.
• Assist with engineering change requests by gathering required information updating
  affected drawings coordinating review comments and supporting release readiness.
• Participate in design reviews prototype evaluations production feedback reviews
  and corrective action discussions as needed.
• Support dimensional checks basic design verification component fit reviews and
  engineering documentation validation.
• Design and help build basic design testing and validation fixtures to support product
  evaluation prototype verification production troubleshooting quality
  investigations and warranty-related analysis.
• Maintain organized engineering records and ensure released files are properly
  stored controlled approved and accessible through PDM.
• Prepare clear documentation summaries and presentations to explain design
  changes engineering updates product modifications and technical
  recommendations to different audiences including Sales Management Production
  Quality and Customer Support.
• Communicate status risks missing information and open action items clearly to
  engineering leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in engineering design drafting manufacturing
  engineering or a related technical role.
• Proficiency with CAD software preferably SolidWorks
• Experience using PDM software for file management revision control and
  engineering release workflows.
• Familiarity with microcontrollers and basic control systems including actuators
  proximity sensors switches and related electromechanical components.
• Basic understanding of metal manufacturing and inspection methods including
  cutting shearing bending welding fabrication fit-up dimensional checks and
  related production processes. Hands-on operation is not required but the engineer
  must understand how these processes affect design intent manufacturability
  quality and inspection requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings assemblies bills of material and
  technical specifications.
• Strong attention to detail organization and follow-through.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work effectively with Engineering
  Production Quality Purchasing and Customer Support.