Mechanical Design Engineer - NPD

Global Power Components•Milwaukee, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Global Power Components is a privately held, financially sound, growing manufacturer of UL heavy gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures, and modular metal enclosures for housing fully-equipped electrical distribution and control equipment. As a result of our continuing expansion and continued organization growth, we are looking for a motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team. The primary focus of this role is New Product Development & Product Redesign, aiming to deliver robust, manufacturable, and cost-effective mechanical designs that support new product development and continuous improvement of existing products. Success is measured by design quality, execution reliability, cost impact, and effective system documentation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Experience in New Product Development (NPD) and product redesign.
Proficiency in developing 3D models, drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
Experience with engineering analyses and design reviews.
Familiarity with prototype builds, testing, and validation.
Experience with cost-reduction and value-engineering initiatives.
Knowledge of reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability improvements.
Experience processing Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Proficiency in Product Data Management (PDM) systems, including CAD models, drawings, and revision history maintenance.
Understanding of file structure, naming conventions, and version control.
Experience releasing documentation through formal workflows.
Experience maintaining accurate BOM structures.
Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
Ability to ensure BOMs transferred to ERP are accurate and aligned with released drawings.
Experience supporting part number creation and configuration accuracy.
Ability to collaborate with Supply Chain and Operations to resolve BOM discrepancies.
Understanding of engineering changes and their reflection in ERP.
Knowledge of design for manufacturing and assembly (DFM/DFA).
Ability to engage Manufacturing early to validate feasibility.
Experience with risk management, including DFMEA.
Ability to support production ramp-up and pilot builds.
Ability to provide technical assistance for field issues.
Commitment to continuous improvement and staying current on relevant technologies.

Nice To Haves

Experience with UL heavy gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures, or modular metal enclosures.
Proficiency in GD&T and engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical design from concept through production release.
Develop complete and accurate 3D models, drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
Perform required engineering analyses and participate in structured design reviews.
Support prototype builds, testing, and validation.
Execute cost-reduction and value-engineering initiatives.
Improve reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability of existing products.
Process Engineering Change Notice (ECNs) in accordance with change control procedures.
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Maintain accurate CAD models, drawings, and revision history.
Ensure proper file structure, naming conventions, and version control.
Release documentation through formal workflows.
Maintain complete and accurate BOM structures.
Ensure BOMs transferred to ERP are accurate and aligned with released drawings.
Support part number creation and configuration accuracy.
Collaborate with Supply Chain and Operations to resolve BOM discrepancies.
Ensure engineering changes are properly reflected in ERP before production implementation.
Ensure designs meet performance requirements and applicable standards.
Apply GD&T and engineering best practices consistently.
Maintain full compliance with internal design control procedures.
Proactively design for efficient manufacturing, assembly, and serviceability.
Engage Manufacturing early to validate feasibility and reduce downstream issues.
Minimize custom components when standard solutions are viable.
Identify technical risks early in the design cycle.
Conduct DFMEA or structured risk reviews where appropriate.
Propose mitigation plans before issues impact schedule or cost.
Support production ramp-up and pilot builds.
Provide technical assistance for field issues when required.
Maintain long-term product documentation integrity.
Identify opportunities for design standardization and modularity.
Improve internal engineering processes where inefficiencies are observed.
Stay current on relevant materials, manufacturing methods, and tools.
Take responsibility for design outcomes, both positive and negative.
Communicate clearly and professionally across functions.
Manage time and priorities without constant oversight.